When to go · Dubai
Dubai in August
Avoid month. Extreme heat and humidity.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 42°C108°F / 31°C88°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- United Arab Emirates overall
- Prices
- Low
- United Arab Emirates overall
Verdict
Extreme heat and humidity.
Weather in August
- DubaiHighs around 42 °C, lows around 31 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 108 °F, lows around 88 °F, 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; June to September sits at 40–46 °C with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.November to March runs 68–86 °F; June to September sits at 104–115 °F with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.
Summer season
Lowest hotel prices; pool and mall weeks.
Watch: 40 degrees plus and humidity; indoor plans only.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Prophet's Birthday check
About 25 August 2026 (check) · Whole city
One public holiday.
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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen