Dubai Weather in January
United Arab Emirates · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (74°F)
Avg low18°C (64°F)
Rainfall21 mm (0.8 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Dubai in January: the average high is 23°C (74°F) and the average low is 18°C (64°F). January is winter in United Arab Emirates. The month is fairly dry, with about 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain spread over 3 days. You get roughly 10.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Dubai?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Dubai. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Cloud cover | 47% |
| Daylight | 10.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.9 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Dubai in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Dubai weather in other months
Jan23°C / 18°C21 mmExcellentFeb25°C / 18°C14 mmExcellentMar27°C / 20°C17 mmExcellentApr31°C / 24°C12 mmExcellentMay35°C / 27°C5 mmFairJun38°C / 30°C4 mmPoorJul39°C / 32°C2 mmPoorAug40°C / 32°C9 mmPoorSep38°C / 30°C3 mmPoorOct35°C / 28°C2 mmFairNov30°C / 24°C9 mmExcellentDec26°C / 20°C13 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit DubaiFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Sharjah24°C · 27 mm
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm
- Doha22°C · 12 mm
- Manama20°C · 12 mm
- Dammam21°C · 12 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.