When to go · Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot and humid).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C) / 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Low; United Arab Emirates overall
Prices: Low; United Arab Emirates overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Abu Dhabi

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot and humid).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Abu DhabiHighs around 43 °C (109 °F), lows around 32 °C (90 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 109 °F (43 °C), lows around 90 °F (32 °C), rain on about 0 days
Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townhot
November to March runs 20–30 °C (68–86 °F); June to September sits at 40–46 °C (104–115 °F) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.November to March runs 68–86 °F (20–30 °C); June to September sits at 104–115 °F (40–46 °C) with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.

United Arab Emirates overall: Same as July; Dubai Summer Surprises sales; lowest room rates.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abu Dhabi, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot and humid).

January: Inside Abu Dhabi's best window: Nov–Mar.

Abu Dhabi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.