When to go · Arab
Arab in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited outdoor activities).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited outdoor activities).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Arab's best window: May (festival) and Sep–Oct.
- OctoberGreatInside Arab's best window: May (festival) and Sep–Oct.
- MayGreatInside Arab's best window: May (festival) and Sep–Oct.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May (festival) and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.
Weather in August
- ArabHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arab, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5 (better)
May: 7
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited outdoor activities).
May: Inside Arab's best window: May (festival) and Sep–Oct.
Arab: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen