Dubai Desert in August

August is outside the preferred season for Dubai Desert; most visitors choose December to February.

Weather in Dubai Desert in August

Average highs in August are around 43°C, dropping to about 30°C at night. It is mostly dry this month.

What happens in August

Highs usually exceed 40°C, so activities are limited to early morning and after sunset.

Arabian oryx and gazelles are resident year-round; dawn and dusk give the best sightings.

Experience quality this month is 1 out of 5, and visitor levels are very quiet. The best period overall is December to February.

What to pack

• light cotton clothing, a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Dubai Desert through the year

Other good choices in August

• Ras Al Jinz Oman
• Dhofar Oman

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Sources: Dubai Municipality – Dubai protected areas · Protected Planet – Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve · Weather Spark – Al Ain climate (inland UAE reference) · Weather Spark – Dubai climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.