Month guide · Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi in August
What August is really like in Abu Dhabi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 43°C (109°F), lows of 30°C (86°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Hot and humid, with occasional dust haze. Luxury hotels often offer their best rates of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 43°C (109°F) / 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 33°C (91°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Abu Dhabi: days average 43°C (109°F) against a yearly average high of 35°C (95°F), and nights fall to about 30°C (86°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (43°C (109°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 41°C (106°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:57
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 33°C (91°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm March days give way to real heat by May; beaches and water parks are at their best in March and April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Abu Dhabi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Breakwater
Heritage Village
A reconstructed oasis village on the Breakwater shows life before oil: palm-frond barasti houses, a souq, falaj irrigation channels and craftspeople working on pottery and weaving.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Views
Experience · Sweihan Road
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
It is near the airport, so it fits well on an arrival or departure day.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Nature
Market · Al Mina
Mina Zayed fish and dates markets
Around the old port at Mina Zayed, the fish market sells the morning's hammour, kingfish and prawns, and counters nearby will clean your purchase and fry or grill it for a small fee.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Museum · Saadiyat Island
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Walk the waterfront promenade under the dome at the end of your visit; the light patterns are strongest in the late afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Couples
The sea averages 33°C (91°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Abu Dhabi.
What to pack
For highs near 43°C, lows near 30°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Abu Dhabi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Hot and humid, with occasional dust haze. Luxury hotels often offer their best rates of the year.
+How warm is Abu Dhabi in August?
Average highs are around 43°C (109°F) and lows around 30°C (86°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Abu Dhabi in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.