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Warmest sea in Middle East in August

551 coastal locations in Middle East ranked by their typical August sea temperature. Region-wide average in August: 29.8°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in August

Ar Ru'ays

34.8°C August mean in United Arab Emirates

Regional August average

29.8°C

across all 551 coastal locations in Middle East

Vs annual mean

+6.1°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Middle East sea feels like in August

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Middle East monthly average 17.6°C to 29.8°C
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  • Warmest month August 29.8°C
  • Coldest month February 17.6°C
  • Annual mean 23.7°C
  • Months above 20°C 9 of 12

Where August fits in the year

August sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Middle East month rankings:

Middle East sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Middle East location. The list below is based on the typical August mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Middle East locations in August

Sorted by the typical August mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location August mean
1 Ar Ru'ays Abu Dhabi 34.8°C
2 Jabal az Zannah Abu Dhabi 34.8°C
3 Ras Abu Qumayyis Eastern Province 34.8°C
4 Jazair Ghaghah Abu Dhabi 34.8°C
5 Khawr al Udayd Al Wakrah Municipality 34.8°C
6 Ghasha Light Buoy Abu Dhabi 34.8°C
7 Sir Bani Yas Abu Dhabi 34.8°C
8 Mesaieed (Musay'id) Al Wakrah Municipality 34.7°C
9 Jazirat Dalma Abu Dhabi 34.7°C
10 Jazirat Shuwayhat Abu Dhabi 34.7°C
11 Fasht al Bazam Abu Dhabi 34.7°C
12 Halat Al Mubarraz Abu Dhabi 34.7°C
13 Jazair al Yasat Abu Dhabi 34.7°C
14 Umm al Hatab Abu Dhabi 34.7°C
15 Mesaieed Outer Channel Entrance Al Wakrah Municipality 34.7°C
16 Al Ahsa 34.7°C
17 Jazirat Arzanah Abu Dhabi 34.6°C
18 Al Jazirah al Aliyah Al Daayen Municipality 34.6°C
19 Doha (Ad Dawhah) Doha 34.6°C
20 Ne Fasht al Adhm Persian Gulf 34.6°C
21 Hawar Island (North East) Southern Governorate 34.6°C
22 Nagiyah Al Rayyan Municipality 34.6°C
23 Umais Persian Gulf 34.6°C
24 Zirku Abu Dhabi 34.6°C
25 Jazirat Shara'iwah Persian Gulf 34.6°C
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26 Al Ḩadd Muharraq Governorate 34.6°C
27 Khalifa Bin Salman Port Southern 34.6°C
28 Mina al Manama Manama 34.6°C
29 Mina Salman Manama 34.6°C
30 Sitrah (Bapco Causeway) Southern 34.6°C
31 Umm Jalid Southern Governorate 34.6°C
32 Al Wakrah 34.6°C
33 Ar Ru'ays Al Shamal Municipality 34.5°C
34 Ras ' Ushayriq Al Shamal Municipality 34.5°C
35 Abu al Abyad Abu Dhabi 34.5°C
36 Al Khawr Al Khor 34.5°C
37 Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin Al Daayen 34.5°C
38 Khawr Shaqiq Al Khor 34.5°C
39 Sumaysimah Al Daayen 34.5°C
40 Fasht al Dibal Persian Gulf 34.5°C
41 Bahrain Approach Buoy Eastern Province 34.5°C
42 Al Budayyi Northern Governorate 34.5°C
43 Al Jasser Island Northern Governorate 34.5°C
44 Az Zallaq Southern 34.5°C
45 Mutarid Southern Governorate 34.5°C
46 Ras al Jamal Southern Governorate 34.5°C
47 Asaluyeh Bushehr Province 34.5°C
48 Zaqqum Oilfield (Platform Zws) Abu Dhabi 34.5°C
49 Khawr Fasht Al Mintaqah ash Shamaliyah 34.5°C
50 El Bunduq Oilfield Abu Dhabi 34.5°C

Coldest 10 in Middle East in August

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Middle East coasts to avoid for swimming in August.

# Location August mean
1 Al-Hallaniyah 21.8°C
2 Al Lakbi Al Wusta Governorate 22.2°C
3 Duqm Al Wusta Governorate 22.9°C
4 Ras al Madrakah Al Wusta Governorate 23.2°C
5 Skdar 23.3°C
6 Akcay 23.7°C
7 Burhaniye 23.7°C
8 Edremit 23.7°C
9 Ayvalik 24.0°C
10 Alacati 24.2°C

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