Dubai weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
What is the weather like in Dubai in August?
In August, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 33.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubai.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Day | 43° | 43° | 41° |
| Night | 29° | 29° | 27° |
| Sea | 33° | 34° | 33° |
| Sun | 10 h | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 0 | 1 | 0 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 2 min05:52 – 18:55
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on average
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Dubai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Dubai in August: quick answers
Is Dubai hot in August?
Yes. In August, Dubai is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C and nights stay around 29 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Dubai in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 33.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Dubai in August?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)