SeasonMapRas Al Khaimah weather in August
United Arab Emirates
August in Ras Al Khaimah: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 48°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Ras Al Khaimah · #948 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ras Al Khaimah in August
Other months in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah's forum calls early March a great time to visit — low-to-mid 30s°C with clear sunshine most days and a warm sea, cooling into the low 20s at night, comfortable for dining outdoors. Regulars flag RAK as having somewhat more variable weather than nearby Dubai and Sharjah, with the occasional strong wind day capable of closing beach access — a light sweater covers the evening chill.
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Ras Al Khaimah climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 42°C / 107°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 32°C / 89°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 48°C / 118°F | |
| Sea temperature | 35°C / 94°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 52% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 130 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ras Al Khaimah in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer break in United Arab Emirates, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Ras Al Khaimah's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherRas Al Khaimah's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Ras Al Khaimah in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sea warm enough to swim
1 Apr – 30 Nov · usuallyThe Gulf is swimmable from spring and by August it is closer to a warm bath than a cool one. Winter needs a little resolve for the first minute and nothing after that.
- Season
Outdoor season closed
1 Jun – 20 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatClosuresHumidity on the coast, no wind on the mountain, and the whole emirate moving between cooled rooms. Hotel rates fall to their annual low, which is the argument for it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ras Al Khaimah — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ras Al Khaimah in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
- August in Ras Al Khaimah: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 48°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ras Al Khaimah on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Ras Al Khaimah in August?
- In August, Ras Al Khaimah averages a daily high of 41.9°C and a low of 31.6°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ras Al Khaimah in August?
- Ras Al Khaimah has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 130 in August.
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Similar destinations in Middle East — August
Within 300 km: Dubai's Dubai Summer Surprises on 2 Jul – 30 Aug, and Abu Dhabi's Outdoor season shuts around 15 May – 30 Sep.