Al Ghāţ Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Al Ghāţ

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
42.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
26.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
34.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
1 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
13%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+9.6°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Warm mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Al Ghāţ August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Al Ghāţ, with average highs near 42.9°C and lows around 26.5°C (mean 34.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 13% relative humidity across the period.

Al Ghāţ August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Al Ghāţ. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Al Ghāţ was 1998 — when the month averaged 37.1°C — while the coldest was 1984 at 31.5°C. Typical August days reach 42.9°C with nights near 26.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp33.2°C→35.8°C+2.6°C
Max Temp41.7°C→43.6°C+1.9°C
Min Temp24.7°C→28.1°C+3.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

31.0°C–32.8°C3 yr (7%)
32.8°C–34.5°C16 yr (36%)
34.5°C–36.3°C24 yr (53%)
36.3°C–38.0°C2 yr (4%)

Al Ghāţ August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Al Ghāţ, averaging 1 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2008 with 28 mm, while the driest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Al Ghāţ August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Al Ghāţ during August averages 13%. The most humid August was 2022 at 17%, and the least humid was 1985 at 11%.

Al Ghāţ August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 7.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Al Ghāţ. The sunniest Augusts were 1989 and 1997 at 8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1987 at 6.5.

Al Ghāţ August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Al Ghāţ during August is 2.9 m/s. The windiest August was 2019 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2008, 2009 and 2011, among others at 2.6 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Al Ghāţ

🌅
Warm
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Warm
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How August Ranks in Al Ghāţ

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Al Ghāţ Weather by Month

Al Ghāţ August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp33.9°C34.1°C35.0°C35.2°C35.6°C+1.7°C
Avg High42.2°C42.4°C43.3°C43.3°C43.4°C+1.2°C
Avg Low25.5°C25.8°C26.8°C27.2°C27.8°C+2.3°C
Avg Rain1 mm0 mm3 mm0 mm0 mm0 mm

Extreme August Records in Al Ghāţ

🔥Warmest August47.2°C2020
🧊Coldest August20.0°C1984
🌧️Wettest August28 mm2008
🏜️Driest August0 mm1981
🌬️Windiest August3.5 m/s2019

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Al Ghāţ have risen by about 2.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 20°C (1984) to a record high of 47.2°C (2020).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm, with a wettest year of 28 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Al Ghāţ?

A quieter season to visit Al Ghāţ

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of November and March tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Al Ghāţ. That said, August — with days averaging 42.9°C and nights around 26.5°C (mean 34.7°C) and low rainfall (1 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the warmth, and often means fewer crowds.

See Al Ghāţ's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Al Ghāţ Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Al Ghāţ, with average highs near 42.9°C and lows around 26.5°C (mean 34.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 1 mm of rainfall and 13% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 1 mm of rainfall in Al Ghāţ, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 28 mm (2008), and the driest just 0 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 13% and average wind speed is 2.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 2.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 41.7°C to 43.6°C and overnight lows from 24.7°C to 28.1°C over the same span.
August Weather in Al Ghāţ, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202543.2°C35.4°C27.6°C45.0°C25.2°C0 mm14%3.3 m/s7.1
202444.1°C36.5°C28.9°C46.3°C26.0°C0 mm16%3.1 m/s7.1
202344.1°C36.2°C28.3°C46.0°C25.3°C0 mm14%3 m/s7.2
202243.2°C35.7°C28.3°C46.3°C25.2°C2 mm17%3.3 m/s7
202143.4°C35.3°C27.2°C45.6°C24.3°C0 mm13%2.9 m/s7.6
202042.4°C34.4°C26.4°C47.2°C23.7°C0 mm14%3.4 m/s7.6
201942.7°C34.7°C26.7°C45.4°C24.5°C0 mm13%3.5 m/s7.7
201842.0°C33.9°C25.9°C43.6°C23.1°C0 mm15%3.1 m/s7.7
201744.2°C36.2°C28.2°C46.0°C25.9°C0 mm13%3.4 m/s7.3
201643.8°C35.8°C27.9°C45.7°C25.2°C0 mm12%3 m/s7.3
201543.9°C35.7°C27.6°C45.7°C25.0°C0 mm12%3.1 m/s7.3
201443.1°C34.7°C26.4°C45.4°C23.8°C0 mm14%3 m/s7.6
201342.5°C34.4°C26.4°C44.6°C23.5°C0 mm13%3 m/s7.5
201243.3°C35.2°C27.1°C45.3°C24.1°C0 mm14%2.9 m/s7.4
201143.6°C35.4°C27.2°C46.0°C25.0°C0 mm13%2.6 m/s7.5
201044.0°C36.1°C28.2°C45.2°C25.8°C0 mm13%2.9 m/s7.3
200943.2°C35.2°C27.2°C45.2°C25.4°C0 mm13%2.6 m/s7.2
2008 🌧️42.5°C34.2°C26.0°C44.1°C23.5°C28 mm16%2.6 m/s7.4
200743.2°C34.9°C26.5°C46.0°C22.1°C0 mm12%2.6 m/s7.7
200643.5°C35.6°C27.8°C45.2°C24.7°C0 mm13%2.8 m/s7.3
200542.6°C34.2°C25.9°C45.1°C22.9°C0 mm13%3 m/s7.7
200443.0°C34.6°C26.1°C44.9°C24.0°C0 mm12%2.7 m/s7.8
200343.9°C35.3°C26.8°C46.7°C24.4°C0 mm13%2.6 m/s7.6
200242.6°C34.3°C26.0°C44.8°C23.5°C1 mm13%2.8 m/s7.5
200144.2°C35.9°C27.6°C46.7°C24.0°C0 mm14%3 m/s7.4
200044.1°C35.9°C27.8°C45.4°C25.3°C0 mm12%2.8 m/s7.4
199943.3°C35.1°C26.9°C44.5°C24.3°C0 mm13%3.1 m/s7.1
1998 🔥44.8°C37.1°C29.5°C46.9°C25.8°C0 mm14%3 m/s7.5
199740.9°C32.5°C24.1°C44.7°C21.1°C0 mm14%2.9 m/s8
199643.1°C35.0°C26.9°C45.2°C24.6°C0 mm13%3.2 m/s7.7
199542.9°C34.5°C26.0°C44.7°C23.8°C0 mm13%2.9 m/s7.3
199441.8°C33.5°C25.2°C45.4°C20.7°C0 mm13%2.9 m/s7.8
199342.0°C33.6°C25.2°C44.2°C22.9°C0 mm13%2.7 m/s7.7
199241.1°C33.2°C25.3°C43.1°C22.4°C0 mm14%2.6 m/s7.7
199141.5°C32.9°C24.4°C44.0°C22.5°C0 mm14%2.6 m/s7.2
199042.1°C33.5°C24.9°C44.2°C22.4°C0 mm13%2.8 m/s7
198942.4°C34.1°C25.7°C44.0°C23.2°C0 mm12%2.6 m/s8
198842.3°C34.1°C26.0°C44.4°C22.8°C0 mm14%2.6 m/s6.9
198743.4°C35.4°C27.3°C46.1°C22.6°C0 mm15%3 m/s6.5
198643.4°C35.1°C26.8°C45.2°C24.1°C3 mm13%3.2 m/s7.1
198543.0°C34.4°C25.7°C45.3°C23.3°C0 mm11%2.8 m/s7.3
1984 ❄️40.3°C31.5°C22.8°C41.9°C20.0°C0 mm12%2.7 m/s6.8
198342.0°C33.9°C25.8°C44.2°C21.7°C0 mm14%3.4 m/s—
198241.0°C32.6°C24.2°C43.7°C21.6°C2 mm13%2.9 m/s—
198142.2°C33.6°C25.1°C45.7°C22.3°C0 mm12%2.7 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Al Ghāţ August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Al Ghāţ in August?▼

The average high in August is around 42.9°C with lows near 26.5°C (mean 34.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Al Ghāţ in August?▼

August averages 1 mm of rainfall in Al Ghāţ, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 28 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest August on record in Al Ghāţ?▼

The hottest August reached 47.2°C in 2020. The coldest dipped to 20°C in 1984.

Has August in Al Ghāţ gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 2.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 41.7°C to 43.6°C and overnight lows from 24.7°C to 28.1°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Al Ghāţ?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Al Ghāţ and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 42.9°C daytime highs and 26.5°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Al Ghāţ?▼

Not quite — August is the 12th coolest month in Al Ghāţ, averaging 34.7°C.

What should I pack for Al Ghāţ in August?▼

For August in Al Ghāţ, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 42.9°C and lows of 26.5°C.

Is Al Ghāţ humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 13% — relatively dry.

How windy is Al Ghāţ in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.9 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 3.5 m/s (2019).

Which August had the most rainfall in Al Ghāţ?▼

The wettest August on record was 2008 with 28 mm. On average, August sees 1 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Al Ghāţ behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.