Abu Dhabi weather in January (Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

How's the weather trend in Abu Dhabi as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Abu Dhabi experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 17°C at night. Though it’s the cooler month of the year, the weather remains warm. Ideal for enjoying the outdoors.

Precipitation

Abu Dhabi in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 10 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 246 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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  

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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