United Arab Emirates weather in August
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 is the weather like in United Arab Emirates in August?
United Arab Emirates offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter very warm temperatures, and almost no precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 35°C in Al Aqah to 44°C in Madīnat Zāyid. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 30°C in Madīnat Zāyid and 30°C in Al Aqah. In United Arab Emirates, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.6 mm in Dubai. Meanwhile, Dubai enjoys approximately 325 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of United Arab Emirates in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our United Arab Emirates climate page.
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Average weather in Dubai
In August Dubai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sharjah
In August Sharjah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Al Ain
In August Al Ain generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Umm Al Quwain
In August Umm Al Quwain generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Abu Dhabi
In August Abu Dhabi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best 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, April, November 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 unpleasant.
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