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Abu Dhabi — VanSky 18 (Extreme)

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

38° Partly cloudy
VanSky
18
Extreme
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
43°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
46%
UV
—
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05:43 / 19:13

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 #45 of 77 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 41°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 34°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
65
34°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12.2h
Driving
68
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Water
88
34.2°C
Water temperature
Condensation
Low
46%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.9°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
96 AQI
PM2.5: 68 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
41°
night
34°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
42°
night
34°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 18
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
41°
night
33°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Su
19.07
day
39°
night
32°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
40°
night
33°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 20
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
37°
night
33°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
We
22.07
day
37°
night
34°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 18
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7h
sunny 12.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (34°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (41.4°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Sea temperature is 34.2°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.
  • Dust storm (233 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 68 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

96
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
96
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
68
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
233
μg/m³
Poor
Pollen
—

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
34.2°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 6 of 77 cities. Country average VanSky — 1.

Best
1
Dibba Al-Hisn
10 2
Dibba Al-Fujairah
10 3
Fujairah
7 4
Kalbā
6 5
Reef Al Fujairah City
4
Harshest
Dubai
0
Abu Dhabi you are here
0
Sharjah
0
Ras Al Khaimah
0
Dayrah
0
All 77 cities in the country

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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