Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
United Arab Emirates in January
Weather score70Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 10mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
10mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
70
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 10mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare 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
January10mm average rain
January is close to United Arab Emirates' usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January7.9 hours average sun
January is one of United Arab Emirates' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January15°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 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January70 weather score
January sits close to United Arab Emirates' 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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