Umm al-Quwain Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates in January.

Planning a journey to Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Umm al-Quwain in January

Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates is a region in United Arab Emirates. January in Umm al-Quwain generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Umm Al Quwain. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Umm Al Quwain.

For specific regional insights in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 25 mm (1 in) in Umm Al Quwain. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Umm Al Quwain.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Umm Al Quwain enjoys about 246 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Umm al-Quwain by month

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Best Places to Visit in Umm al-Quwain in January

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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 Umm al-Quwain

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates?

Umm Al Quwain

In January Umm Al Quwain generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
246 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions

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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.

Umm al-Quwain weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates in January?

In January, Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates generally has perfect weather conditions. Umm Al Quwain sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates in January?

In Umm Al Quwain, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

Does Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates. Umm Al Quwain averages only about 25 mm (1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates?

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Umm Al Quwain. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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