United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in United Arab Emirates in January.

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Planning a getaway to United Arab Emirates this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in United Arab Emirates in January

January in United Arab Emirates generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Da‘sah at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Al Ain at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Al Ain and 18°C (64°F) in Da‘sah. During this period, Dubai experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To explore the conditions in United Arab Emirates in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Madīnat Zāyid with an average of 7.9 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Dibba with 35 mm (1.4 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Dubai typically receives 254 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in United Arab Emirates in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across United Arab Emirates.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in United Arab Emirates

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in United Arab Emirates?

Temperature range in United Arab Emirates (January)

Precipitation variation in United Arab Emirates (January)

Dubai

In January Dubai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
254 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dubai →

Sharjah

In January Sharjah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
246 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sharjah →

Al Ain

In January Al Ain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Ain →

Umm Al Quwain

In January Umm Al Quwain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
246 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Umm Al Quwain →

Hatta

In January Hatta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hatta →

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In our records: United Arab Emirates January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in United Arab Emirates in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in United Arab Emirates dropped to 3°C (37°F) in Al Ain on January 7, 1992.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in United Arab Emirates was 13°C (55°F) in Al Ain on January 30, 1994.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in United Arab Emirates in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dubai 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Sharjah 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Ras al Khaimah 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Al Ain 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Umm Al Quwain 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Da‘sah 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 8.3 mm (0.3 in)

United Arab Emirates weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in United Arab Emirates in January?

Expect perfect weather across United Arab Emirates in January. The popular destination of Dubai averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in United Arab Emirates in January?

In Dubai, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does United Arab Emirates get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in United Arab Emirates during January, with Dubai averaging close to 19 mm (0.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit United Arab Emirates?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit United Arab Emirates with overall perfect weather in Dubai.

On average, the best time to visit United Arab Emirates is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Dubai. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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