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Dubai Emirate Weather in January

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

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Dubai Hatta

Planning a getaway to Dubai Emirate, 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 to Expect in Dubai Emirate in January

Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a region in United Arab Emirates. January in Dubai Emirate generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Dubai. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Dubai.

To explore the conditions in Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 19 mm (0.7 in) in Dubai. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Dubai.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Dubai sees close to 254 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Dubai Emirate by month

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

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March28°C (82°F) April32°C (90°F) May37°C (99°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly40°C (104°F) August41°C (106°F) September39°C (102°F) October36°C (97°F) November31°C (88°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dubai Emirate in January

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

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 Dubai Emirate

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

Temperature range in Dubai Emirate (January)

Precipitation variation in Dubai Emirate (January)

Dubai

In January Dubai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
254 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dubai →

Hatta

In January Hatta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
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 Dubai Emirate in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dubai 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Hatta 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Dubai Emirate weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates in January?

Expect perfect weather across Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates in January. The popular destination of Dubai averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates in January?

Daytime temperatures in Dubai peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in January, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Dubai averages just 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates with overall perfect weather in Dubai. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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