Abu Dhabi

Emirate of Abu Dhabi Weather in January

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

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What to Expect in Emirate of Abu Dhabi in January

Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a region in United Arab Emirates. January in Emirate of Abu Dhabi generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

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, Al Ain experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, check out 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 low rainfall in Ghantoot with 13 mm (0.5 in).

Explore Emirate of Abu Dhabi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Emirate of Abu Dhabi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Al Ain)

January25°C (77°F) February27°C (81°F) March31°C (88°F) April36°C (97°F) May41°C (106°F) June43°C (109°F) This monthJuly44°C (111°F) August43°C (109°F) September41°C (106°F) October37°C (99°F) November32°C (90°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Emirate of Abu Dhabi in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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 Emirate of Abu Dhabi

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

Temperature range in Emirate of Abu Dhabi (January)

Precipitation variation in Emirate of Abu Dhabi (January)

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
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Abu Dhabi

In January Abu Dhabi 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
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
246 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Da‘sah

In January Da‘sah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Ghantoot

In January Ghantoot generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
254 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ghantoot →

Jebel Dhanna

In January Jebel Dhanna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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 Emirate of Abu Dhabi in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Al Ain 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Da‘sah 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Abu Dhabi 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Ghantoot 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Jebel Dhanna 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Madīnat Zāyid 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 7.9 mm (0.3 in)

Emirate of Abu Dhabi weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in January?

In January, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates generally has perfect weather conditions. Al Ain sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in January?

In Al Ain, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates during January, with Al Ain averaging close to 11 mm (0.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Typically, the climate in Al Ain is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is in January, February and December with generally perfect weather in Al Ain. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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