January verdict

Ras Al Khaimah, 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 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

13mm

Sun

7.6h

Sea

23°C

Weather score

70

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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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.

January13mm average rain

January sits near Ras Al Khaimah's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary and April to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January7.6 hours average sun

January is one of Ras Al Khaimah's 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

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January23°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 31°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January70 weather score

January sits close to Ras Al Khaimah'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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