Abu Dhabi · SummerMonth summary
Abu Dhabi weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
86°F – 109°F
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Abu Dhabi in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: August brings a challenging climate (3.9/10). December offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Abu Dhabi in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Abu Dhabi sees high temperatures (43°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 75°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 61°F | 77°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 66°F | 86°F | 5% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ April | 72°F | 95°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🥵 May | 79°F | 104°F | 1% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 82°F | 108°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 88°F | 109°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 86°F | 109°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 82°F | 106°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 October | 77°F | 97°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 70°F | 88°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 63°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 9.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Abu Dhabi averages 109°F, 1% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -16°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Abu Dhabi in August
Is August a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
August is not recommended for Abu Dhabi (score 3.9/10). With 1% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine, consider December (9.0/10) instead.
Is it too hot in Abu Dhabi in August?
Temperatures reach 109°F. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 11.3h/day.
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