August weather forecast
Aqaba, Jordan

August continues to sustain the spell of heat over Aqaba, offering a distinctly summer experience. Despite a slight decrease, sunshine hours remain high, echoing the persistent heat of this month. The UV index stands firm at 12, reminding visitors to adopt necessary precautions when outdoors. Between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 39.1°C (102.4°F), temperatures assure a genuinely warm aura. While indoors offer a cool retreat, the sea temperature rises, making it the ideal time for a swim in the Red Sea.

Temperature

August's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still torrid 39.1°C (102.4°F), slightly varied from July's 39.4°C (102.9°F). Aqaba experiences a drastic reduction from day temperatures to an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) in August.

Rainfall

June through September are months without rainfall in Aqaba.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Aqaba.
Note: Surface water temperatures falling between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as prime and extremely agreeable for enduring periods during any water activity.

Daylight

In Aqaba, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:32. On the last day of August, in Aqaba, Jordan, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 19:03 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 12h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Aqaba are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 12 translates into the following recommendations:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Even under cloud cover, use sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 generously and reapply frequently post every swim or outdoor exercise. Beware! Reflections from sand and water can intensify the Sun's UV radiation.