When to go · Sharjah
Sharjah in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (hot).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C) / 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- United Arab Emirates overall
- Prices
- Low
- United Arab Emirates overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (hot).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- SharjahHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 30 °C (86 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 86 °F (30 °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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall
- Low
- Prices · United Arab Emirates overall
- Low
United Arab Emirates overall: Same as July; Dubai Summer Surprises sales; lowest room rates.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sharjah, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 42 °C (108 °F)108 °F (42 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 2
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (hot).
January: Inside Sharjah's best window: Nov–Mar.
Sharjah: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen