ClimateForecastJanuaryFebruary >>

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

What can you expect from the weather in Dubai during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Dubai the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Dubai in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Even though this month tops the list for annual rainfall, its average precipitation remains notably mild. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
SunshineSunshine 254 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in United Arab Emirates in January

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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Dubai in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.