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Al Wadan Weather in August

Al Wadan in August

The short of it: Al Wadan in August averages a high of 44 °C (111 °F) and a low of 31 °C (87 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 44° · low 31° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 57 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Al Wadan an average August high of 44°, a low of 31° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 44° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 57 min in mid-August, 31 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Al Wadan runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Al Wiqan, 28 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Al Wadan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al WiqanAbu Dhabi28 km WNW44°31°2.0 mm
Al Ain CityAbu Dhabi66 km NNE43°31°2.0 mm
Al BuraymīAl Buraimi74 km NNE43°31°2.0 mm
Al MāzimAd Dhahirah77 km ESE42°29°3.0 mm
SuwayḩānAbu Dhabi96 km NNW43°31°3.0 mm
YanqulAd Dhahirah100 km E40°27°10 mm
‘IbrīAd Dhahirah107 km ESE41°28°3.0 mm
Sha'biyyat Al HiyarAbu Dhabi108 km N42°30°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Al Wadan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 44° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Al Wadan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°10 mm10 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°15°8.0 mm11 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
March32°18°22 mm12 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
April38°23°11 mm11 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦
May43°27°14 mm12 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
June45°30°0.0 mm13 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦
July44°31°1.0 mm14 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦
August44°31°2.0 mm14 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦
September41°27°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October38°24°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦
November32°20°7.0 mm9 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
December28°15°11 mm10 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Al Wadan in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Al Wadan in August?

Days average 44 °C (111 °F) and nights 31 °C (87 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 44° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Al Wadan?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Al Wadan in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 41 min in December to 13 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Al Wadan in August?

Hardly — August nights average 31 °C (87 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Al Wadan in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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