Dubai in August
Marginally worse than July because of the humidity coming off the Gulf, so plan essentially everything for after sunset.
Is August a good time to visit Dubai?
August is one of the better months to visit Dubai. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 41°C.
What’s on in August
- Peak humidity — Gulf dew points make August feel hotter than July
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Dubai, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Dubai?
August is one of the better months to visit Dubai. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 41°C.
How crowded is Dubai in August?
Dubai sits at roughly 40/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 27 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is July.
What is the weather like in Dubai in August?
Expect highs around 41°C and lows near 30°C in August, with about 0 wet days across the month.