Yas Island
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Yas Island is an island located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Covering an area of 25 square kilometers with a length of 7700 meters, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking seventh among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
Temperature highs range from 23 °C in January to 42 °C in August, with lows from 14 °C in January to 30 °C in August. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with monthly totals between 0 mm and 22 mm across zero to two rainy days.
The nearest airport is Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, located 8 km away. The island is 21 km from the capital of Abu Dhabi. Nearby sights include Etihad Arena at 4.4 km, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at 16.1 km, Louvre Abu Dhabi at 20.6 km, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi at 29.0 km, and Qasr Al Watan at 30.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 42 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 40 | 36 | 30 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 11 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
