Abu Dhabi weather in August
Abu Dhabi averages 41°C by day and 32°C at night in August, with the sea at 35°C and about 1 mm of rain in the month. It cools by about 2°C into September.
Day
41°C
Night
32°C
Sea
35°C
Rain
1 mm
Flight from London
7h
What August feels like
August is hot in Abu Dhabi: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 35°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is dry: only about 1 mm of rain in the month.
That is 18°C warmer than an average August day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Abu Dhabi is the #2 warmest in August.
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Abu Dhabi weather by month
August is highlighted. Compare with July and September, or see the full year in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi in August: quick answers
Is Abu Dhabi hot in August?
August is hot in Abu Dhabi: proper beach weather. Average highs are 41°C and lows 32°C.
Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in August?
The sea is warm at 35°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Abu Dhabi in August?
It is dry: only about 1 mm of rain in the month.
What is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi?
August, at an average high of 41°C. The coolest is January at 24°C.
How long is the flight to Abu Dhabi from the UK?
About 7h direct from London, estimated from the 5,496 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in August for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in August from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. Rain is the average monthly total. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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