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United Arab Emirates Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in United Arab Emirates in August.

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Planning a getaway to United Arab Emirates this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in United Arab Emirates in August

United Arab Emirates offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, and almost no precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very warm in Al Aqah at 35°C (95°F) and very hot in Madīnat Zāyid at 44°C (111°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 30°C (86°F) in Madīnat Zāyid and 30°C (86°F) in Al Aqah. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in United Arab Emirates. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of United Arab Emirates, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Da‘sah with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to almost no rainfall in Hatta with 4.1 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Dubai sees close to 325 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore United Arab Emirates by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in United Arab Emirates — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dubai)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March28°C (82°F) April32°C (90°F) May37°C (99°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly40°C (104°F) August41°C (106°F) September39°C (102°F) October36°C (97°F) November31°C (88°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in United Arab Emirates in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across United Arab Emirates.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in United Arab Emirates

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in United Arab Emirates?

Temperature range in United Arab Emirates (August)

Precipitation variation in United Arab Emirates (August)

Dubai

In August Dubai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
41°C (106°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
331 hours
325 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Sharjah

In August Sharjah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
41°C (106°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
328 hours
322 hours
302 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sharjah →

Al Ain

In August Al Ain generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
44°C (111°F)
43°C (109°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Umm Al Quwain

In August Umm Al Quwain generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
39°C (102°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
328 hours
322 hours
302 hours
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Umm Al Quwain →

Hatta

In August Hatta generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
42°C (108°F)
41°C (106°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in United Arab Emirates in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dubai 41°C (106°F) 31°C (88°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Sharjah 41°C (106°F) 32°C (90°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Ras al Khaimah 37°C (99°F) 31°C (88°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Al Ain 43°C (109°F) 31°C (88°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Umm Al Quwain 39°C (102°F) 32°C (90°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Da‘sah 37°C (99°F) 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in)

United Arab Emirates weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in United Arab Emirates in August?

United Arab Emirates typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Dubai average around 41°C (106°F), and temperatures drop to about 31°C (88°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in United Arab Emirates in August?

Average temperatures in United Arab Emirates during August range from a nighttime low near 31°C (88°F) to a daytime high around 41°C (106°F) in Dubai.

Does United Arab Emirates get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in United Arab Emirates during August, with Dubai averaging close to 0.6 mm (0.02 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit United Arab Emirates?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit United Arab Emirates due to the typically unpleasant weather in Dubai.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Dubai. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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