Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
74°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates · Middle East
Mild days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 61°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
73°F
Warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableJanuary
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 69° and nights feel near 61°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
69%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
9 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
73°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain4%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday73°F
Rain3%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain3%
Cloud26%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowEarly evening69°F
Rain2%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 61 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.1 | 66 | 73 |
| Feb | 77 | 63 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.6 | 64 | 71 |
| Mar | 82 | 67 | 0.5 | 1 | 10.6 | 60 | 72 |
| Apr | 90 | 73 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.7 | 54 | 76 |
| May | 98 | 80 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 52 | 83 |
| Jun | 101 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 58 | 88 |
| Jul | 104 | 89 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.4 | 56 | 91 |
| Aug | 105 | 89 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.1 | 55 | 92 |
| Sep | 101 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.3 | 61 | 91 |
| Oct | 95 | 79 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 61 | 89 |
| Nov | 86 | 72 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.1 | 61 | 83 |
| Dec | 78 | 65 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.9 | 65 | 77 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology