United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi in August: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Abu Dhabi in August is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 39 °C, and the sea is about 34 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
51/100 · #12
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#6
Sun
#4
Sea warmth
#1
Published best categories: none
Abu Dhabi · AugustPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 39 °C
- Average low
- 32 °C
- Sea
- 34 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 57 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 38 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 8.5 | 60 | 3.1 | 33 | 53 |
| August (selected) | 39 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 8.4 | 57 | 3.0 | 34 | 51 |
| September | 37 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 7.8 | 58 | 2.9 | 33 | 54 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (51/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | +2 | -0.8 °C | -0.7 °C | -0.1 | -1.8 mm | +0.1 h | +3.5 % | +0.2 m/s | -0.8 °C |
| September | +3 | -1.9 °C | -1.6 °C | -0.2 | ±0 mm | -0.6 h | +1.2 % | -0.1 m/s | -0.7 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Abu Dhabi in August?
The average daily high is around 39 °C, with an average daily low of about 32 °C.
Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in August?
The sea is about 34 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Abu Dhabi in August?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 3 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Abu Dhabi. For a beach trip: March, April, November and December. August is not among them.