Dubai weather in January (Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates)

Thinking of visiting Dubai in January? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Dubai during January, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. January is part of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 17°C. This month is known for milder temperatures, yet warmth continues to be a defining feature.

Precipitation

Dubai in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Even as the wettest month, the precipitation is light, allowing for normal activities to continue. Typically, you can expect about 2 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 254 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Dubai. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dubai, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 254 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 Dubai, 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dubai.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to United Arab Emirates? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in United Arab Emirates. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.