Abu Dhabi in August
Very hot and humid
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Abu Dhabi.
August is the hottest month, with very high humidity along the coast.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 30–43°C
- Extremely hot and humid.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- $
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Very low prices.
–Extreme heat and humidity.
My tip for August
Plan only short outdoor stops.
- Resort stays
- Museums
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Abu Dhabi, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is July; the best value is July.
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What’s on in Abu Dhabi in August
- Summer heat
- Daytime temperatures exceed 40°C, with high humidity.
June–September
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Weather
Weather in Abu Dhabi in August
In August Abu Dhabi averages a high of 43°C (109°F) and a low of 30°C (86°F), with about 0 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 43°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 43°C
- 109°F
- Average low
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: NOAA. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Abu Dhabi in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
- August is one of the weakest months in Abu Dhabi. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Abu Dhabi overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Very low prices. The main downside: Extreme heat and humidity.
- What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in August?
- Average highs are around 43°C and lows around 30°C. Expect about 0 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Extremely hot and humid. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 43°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
- Is Abu Dhabi crowded in August?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. The quietest month is July.
- How expensive is Abu Dhabi in August?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. The best-value month is July.
- When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (August ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is July and the best value is July.
Still going to Abu Dhabi in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — extreme heat and humidity.
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