January weather forecast
United Arab Emirates

January in the United Arab Emirates marks the middle of the winter season, bringing the most refreshing temperatures of the year. The average temperature remains around 18.3°C (64.9°F), offering respite from the otherwise oppressive heat that dominates most months. In the daytime, temperatures hover around a mild 24°C (75.2°F), while nightfall brings a cooler average of 15°C (59°F).

Cities such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai experience similar weather patterns during this month. January typically sees sunny days interspersed with occasional bouts of rainfall, contributing to the average annual precipitation. With an average of 10mm (0.39"), January has one of the lowest rainfall levels of the year, only surpassed by May and June.

This month's relatively cooler temperatures present a stark contrast to December's slightly warmer conditions and the forthcoming increase in heat in February. As such, January signifies the height of the UAE's winter season and offers the coldest average temperatures of the year. Nevertheless, these temperatures are still much warmer than those experienced in many other parts of the world during this period.

Despite the dip in temperatures, January's weather conditions are generally pleasant and favorable for outdoor activities, with little likelihood of rain interruption. Consequently, January is a popular month for tourism in the UAE, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the country's rich heritage and stunning landscapes in comfortable weather conditions.

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• Abu Dhabi - January »
  January proves to be the coldest month in Abu Dhabi, recording an average maximum temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and a minimum temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F). January, with its average high-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F), holds the record as the coldest month in Abu Dhabi.
• Dubai - January »
  Dubai reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 23.3°C (73.9°F) at the peak and 18.8°C (65.8°F) at the lowest. The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures in Dubai, reaching 23.3°C (73.9°F) at the peak and 18.8°C (65.8°F) at the low.
• Sharjah - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Sharjah are January and December, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine. Sharjah witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and a low of 12.1°C (53.8°F).
• Ajman - January »
  January through March and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Ajman experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 24°C (75.2°F) and a minimum of 13°C (55.4°F).
• Fujairah - January »
  On the last day of January, in Fujairah sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:58 +04. January through March and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
• Umm Al Quwain - January »
  On the first day of January in Umm Al Quwain sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:38. In Umm Al Quwain the average seawater temperature in January is 23.9°C (75°F).
• Al Ain - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Al Ain are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 52%. January and December, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
• Masafi - January »
  On the first day of January in Masafi sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 17:36. In Masafi, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
• Ras Al-Khaimah - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Ras Al-Khaimah are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%. In Ras Al-Khaimah in January, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation.
• Jumeirah - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Jumeirah are January through March and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine. Jumeirah's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 24°C (75.2°F) and lows of 13°C (55.4°F).