Dubai · United Arab Emirates
August
As hot as July and more humid — but still the cheapest month to be in one of the world's most impressive cities.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Dubai — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
42°C
Low
30°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
10.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Dubai
Weather
Very low
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Below average
What you gain in August
- ↑Peak value: luxury hotels, restaurants, and experiences at their lowest price points of the year
- ↑Indoor Dubai is fully operational and uncrowded — world-class aquariums, ski slope, malls, and spas without any waiting
- ↑Zero millimetres of rain — guaranteed clear skies for any photography of the skyline (from the air-conditioned vantage points)
What you sacrifice
- ↓Humidity peaks in August, making the heat feel even more oppressive than July — feels 50°C+ with humidity index
- ↓Without any relief at night, outdoor exploration is genuinely impossible rather than merely uncomfortable
- ↓Not recommended for anyone who cannot spend the majority of each day in air-conditioned environments
How August compares to January (best month)
| Factor | August | January ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 1 | 9 |
| Value | 10 | 5 |
| Crowds | 10 | 5 |
August in other destinations
Lisbon (26.5°C)Barcelona (28.6°C)Tokyo (32.1°C)Bali (29.9°C)Santorini (26°C)Paris (24.3°C)New York (27.7°C)Marrakech (35.8°C)Amsterdam (21.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (30.4°C)Bangkok (31.5°C)Istanbul (28°C)Vienna (25.9°C)Seoul (29°C)Dubrovnik (28.5°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.9°C)Kyoto (33.7°C)Phuket (31.3°C)Cape Town (17.2°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)London (24°C)Sydney (18°C)Iceland (14°C)Tulum (33°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (33°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubai, not across destinations. Methodology →