Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in January
Weather score70Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
7mm
Sun
8h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
70
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January24°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January7mm average rain
January is close to Abu Dhabi's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January8 hours average sun
January is one of the less sunny months locally, though average sunshine is still strong by holiday standards.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January21°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 32°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January70 weather score
January sits close to Abu Dhabi's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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