SeasonMapSur weather in August
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August in Sur: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.
#10 of 12 months in Sur · #226 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sur in August
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Sur climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 36°C / 97°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 60% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 63 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sur 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.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sur'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).
Fair weatherSur's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sur in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallyBook earlyGreen turtles come ashore at Ras al-Jinz down the coast all year, but the summer months are when the beach is busiest with nesting and hatching. Viewing is guided only, at nine at night or five in the morning. Source ↗
- Season
Coastal summer
1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatThe wadis behind the town are the reason to come and they are unusable in the middle of the day in summer. Humidity off the Arabian Sea takes the edge off nothing at all. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sur — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sur?
Sur in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Sur?
- August in Sur: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Sur on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Sur in August?
- In August, Sur averages a daily high of 35.9°C and a low of 27.9°C, with about 3.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sur in August?
- Sur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in August.
Other months in Sur
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Similar destinations in Middle East — August
Within 300 km: Muscat's Turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz around 15 May – 30 Sep, and Nizwa's Date harvest around 1 Jul – 31 Aug.