Sharjah Emirate Weather in January

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

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Sharjah Khor Fakkan

Planning a getaway to Sharjah 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 Sharjah Emirate in January

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a region in United Arab Emirates. January in Sharjah Emirate generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Khor Fakkan. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Khor Fakkan.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sharjah with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to low rainfall in Khor Fakkan with 27 mm (1.1 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Khor Fakkan.

Explore Sharjah Emirate by month

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

January24°C (75°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) October35°C (95°F) November31°C (88°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sharjah Emirate in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Sharjah Emirate

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

Temperature range in Sharjah Emirate (January)

Precipitation variation in Sharjah Emirate (January)

Khor Fakkan

In January Khor Fakkan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Sharjah

In January Sharjah 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 excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
246 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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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 Sharjah Emirate in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sharjah 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Khor Fakkan 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)

Sharjah Emirate weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Khor Fakkan average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates during January range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Khor Fakkan.

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

January is on the drier side in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Khor Fakkan averages only about 27 mm (1.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates with overall excellent weather in Khor Fakkan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide excellent weather in Khor Fakkan. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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