What's the Weather like in Dubai in August
Dubai, located in the Arabian Desert on the Persian Gulf Coast, experiences year round warm and dry weather, with the summer months being particularly hot and windy. This desert climate, as well as the stunning beaches and blue seas, is a major selling point for the emirate.
August is one of the two hottest months in Dubai, and temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius are considered normal. Visitors at this time of year are unlikely to see temperatures dip much below the 30 degree mark. There is practically no rainfall during August, and the humidity and UV levels are extreme.
Temperature
In Dubai the warm season lasts from May 18th up until September 25th, with an average daily high temperature above 37°C.
August is characterized by gradually falling daily high temperatures, with an average temperature of 36°C, compared to September, which has an average temperature of around 33°C.
August has daily highs around 40°C throughout the month, on occasions exceeding 44°C and dropping below 37°C, only one day in ten! The highest temperature recorded in recent years in August was a blistering 48.7°C, while the coolest was 23.1°C, which is still nothing to complain about.
As the summer is gradually coming to a close, the length of day is slowly decreasing. The shortest day of the month is August 31st with 12:39 hours of daylight, whilst the longest day is predicted to be August 1st with 13:18 hours of daylight.
Clouds
Cloud cover at this time of year is extremely low. On average the median cloud cover is a clear 4% and does not vary substantially over the month. An example day would be August 16th, where the sky is clear or mostly clear 74% of the time and only partly cloudy 5% of the time.
Rainfall
Throughout the year precipitation is very low in Dubai, however in August it is exceptionally rare. The average probability that some form of precipitation will be observed on any given day throughout the month is only 1%! The wettest month of year is actually February, with an average of 40mm of rainfall throughout the month.
Humidity
Humidity at this time of year is rather high ranging from a comfortable 30% to a very humid 89% over the course of a typical August, and rarely dropping below 15% or as high as 100%.
On average, the air is driest around August 9th, at which time the relative humidity drops below a comfortable 38% three days out of four, while it is predicted to be most humid around August 31st, where humidity levels can rise above 76% three days out of four.
On average the most humid months are December, January and February where humidity levels in Dubai can reach 65%. Whilst the least humid month is predicted to be May where humidity levels hover around a comfortable 50%.
Furthermore, the dew point is often a better way to measure how comfortable you will find the weather as it relates to whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin. Over the course of August, the dew point varies from a mildly humid 17°C to a very oppressive 27°C.
Wind
Wind levels at this time of year are very low. Over the course of August the average wind speeds vary from 1 m/s to 7 m/s, which is considered as a light to moderate breeze, hardly ever exceeding 9 m/s.
Average Sea Temperature
August sees the highest water temperatures of the year at a warm 33°C on average, so this is the perfect month to hit the beach and have a dip in the sea.
Dubai Hotels in August
Mercure Gold Hotel
The Mercure Gold Hotel at Al Mina Road is a family-friendly hotel located close to Dubai Zoo and Jumeirah Mosque. This luxurious hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, health club, two restaurants, a bar and lounge and public areas equipped with wireless internet access.
Landmark Grand Hotel
On the other hand you could finish the day off with a Philippines-inspired buffet at the Fiestang Pinoy Restaurant located in the Landmark Grand Hotel. Rooms here cost just £55 per night including access to the gym, jacuzzi and on-site swimming pool, as well as airport and beach transfers.
Beaches in Dubai for August
Wild Wadi
Just down the coast from Jumeirah Beach is the Wild Wadi water park. This Arabian-themed venue boasts many rides and adventures including Breaker's Bay, the largest wave pool in the Middle East and Wipeout Flowrider which is the first artificial barrelling wave in the world.
While swimming costumes are perfectly acceptable to wear on the beach and in the water park, it is important to respect the Middle Eastern culture. It is therefore best to avoid skimpy bikinis or going topless.
Al Mamzar Beach Park
covers an area of 106 hectares and has even been awarded Blue Flag Beach status, making it one of the most desirable places to visit in Dubai. The area compromises of five beaches, which all contain sheltered areas, changing rooms, showers and rentable chalets.
While swimming costumes are perfectly acceptable to wear on the beach and in the water park, it is important to respect the Middle Eastern culture. It is therefore best to avoid skimpy bikinis or going topless.
Things to do in Dubai in August
Palm Island
Dubai is all about luxury and breaking barriers when it comes to architecture and development. Palm Island also known as Jumeirah Palm Island is one of the most ambitious real-estate developments on earth.
This man made set of islands, made into the shape of a palm tree have been heralded as the eight wonder of the world as it can be seen all the way from space! Palm Island features a number of hotels, villas, apartments, marinas, beaches, restaurants and exclusive retail outlets.
