Month guide · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai in August
What August is really like in Dubai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Phil6007, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 41°C (106°F), lows of 30°C (86°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. The hottest, most humid stretch, with sea temperatures above 30°C; indoor attractions and hotel pools are the focus.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 41°C (106°F) / 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 33°C (91°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Dubai: days average 41°C (106°F) against a yearly average high of 34°C (93°F), and nights fall to about 30°C (86°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (41°C (106°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 39°C (102°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:54
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 33°C (91°F)
Summer (June–August). Extreme heat and humidity above 40°C, when sightseeing moves indoors to malls, museums and hotel pools, and summer hotel deals are common.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Dubai, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Zabeel Park
Dubai Frame
A 150-metre picture frame clad in gold-coloured steel stands in Zabeel Park, with a glass-floored bridge across the top.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
Garden · Al Barsha South
Dubai Miracle Garden
Visit in the late afternoon in November or December, when it is cooler and the displays are freshest.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Nature
Theme park · Dubailand
Global Village
Open from about October to May, Global Village gathers pavilions representing dozens of countries, with food stalls, handicrafts, funfair rides, stage shows and fireworks on some evenings.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
Beach · Umm Suqeim
Kite Beach
Swim only between the flags, and come early in the morning in the warmer months, before the sand heats up.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
The sea averages 33°C (91°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Dubai.
What to pack
For highs near 41°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 Dubai?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Dubai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Dubai?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest, most humid stretch, with sea temperatures above 30°C; indoor attractions and hotel pools are the focus.
+How warm is Dubai in August?
Average highs are around 41°C (106°F) and lows around 30°C (86°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubai in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.