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

Looking to travel to Dubai in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Dubai generally has temperatures and rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -. But by evening, they drop to around -. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Dubai in January usually receives rainfall, averaging around - for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 254 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While 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

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 254 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Dubai in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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