Ras Al Khaimah Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates in January.

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Considering a trip to Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Ras Al Khaimah in January

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is a region in United Arab Emirates. January in Ras Al Khaimah generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Ras al Khaimah. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

For a closer look at conditions across Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 31 mm (1.2 in) in Ras al Khaimah. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Ras al Khaimah receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

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January22°C (72°F) February24°C (75°F) March26°C (79°F) April31°C (88°F) May35°C (95°F) June37°C (99°F) This monthJuly38°C (100°F) August37°C (99°F) September36°C (97°F) October33°C (91°F) November29°C (84°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ras Al Khaimah in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ras Al Khaimah.

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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 Ras Al Khaimah

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates?

Ras al Khaimah

In January Ras al Khaimah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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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.

Ras Al Khaimah weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates in January?

In January, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates generally has perfect weather conditions. Ras al Khaimah sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates in January?

In Ras al Khaimah, the average daytime high in January is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates during January, with Ras al Khaimah averaging close to 31 mm (1.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Typically, the climate in Ras al Khaimah is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Ras al Khaimah. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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