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Abu Dhabi — VanSky 18 (Extreme)

Country capital · Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE · Coastal city

35° Clear
VanSky
18
Extreme
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
43°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
72%
UV
—
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06:03 / 18:43

VanSky index for Abu Dhabi, UAE — 18 out of 100 (Extreme). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Abu Dhabi, UAE — VanSky 18 out of 100. Travel not recommended right now. Ranked #64 of 77 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 44°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 35°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
55
33°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.5h
Driving
78
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Water
88
35.3°C
Water temperature
Condensation
Medium
72%
Humidity level • Dew point 29.1°C oppressive
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
75 AQI
PM2.5: 49.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
44°
night
33°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 18
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
41°
night
33°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
39°
night
33°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
We
02.09
day
37°
night
33°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Th
03.09
day
37°
night
34°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 20
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
38°
night
33°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 17
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
41°
night
35°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 11.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36.4 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (32.5°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (43.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Sea temperature is 35.3°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.
  • PM2.5 is 49.7 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

75
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
75
Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
49.7
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
46
μg/m³
Fair
Pollen
—

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
35.3°C
Wave height
—

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in UAE

Abu Dhabi ranks 2 of 77 cities. Country average VanSky — 3.

Best
1
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23 2
Abu Dhabi you are here
12 3
Al Ain City
10 4
Al Shamkhah City
8 5
Masdar City
8
Harshest
Dibba Al-Hisn
0
Al Sajaah
0
Dibba Al-Fujairah
0
Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’
0
As Saţwah Sharq
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Abu Dhabi?
The weekly VanSky index for Abu Dhabi is 18 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Abu Dhabi?
Solar panel output data for Abu Dhabi is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Abu Dhabi?
The index for Abu Dhabi is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Updated: 30.08.2026

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