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

Transitioning into August, Aqaba records an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 39.1°C (102.4°F), almost identical to July's 39.4°C (102.9°F). In the month of August, Aqaba witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Rainfall

June through September are months without rainfall.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: Water temperature from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is considered very warm, making water activities enjoyable for prolonged periods without any uncomfortable sensations.

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, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 19:03 +03.

Sunshine

In Aqaba, the average sunshine in August is 12h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 12 in August leads to these guidelines:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Even if the day is cloudy, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or outdoor exercise. Heads up! The reflection of sand and water notably intensifies UV rays from the Sun.