Weather in January in United Arab Emirates
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 is the weather like 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 to warm in Al Ain at 25°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Al Ain and 18°C 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 to moderate rainfall in Dibba with 35 mm. Dubai experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 254 hours of sunshine in Dubai. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our United Arab Emirates climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in United Arab Emirates?
Dubai
In January Dubai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sharjah
In January Sharjah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Ain
In January Al Ain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Umm Al Quwain
In January Umm Al Quwain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Abu Dhabi
In January Abu Dhabi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best 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, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Dubai. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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