Abu Dhabi weather in January (Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Abu Dhabi this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Abu Dhabi is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 24°C, cooling down at night to around 17°C. This month brings slightly cooler weather compared to other months, but the warmth is still present and enjoyable.

Precipitation

Abu Dhabi in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 10 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly a single day will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 246 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Abu Dhabi climate page with graphs.

 

Abu Dhabi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 22°C *  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 10 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 246 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in United Arab Emirates in January

Find out more about the weather in United Arab Emirates and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Abu Dhabi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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