Weather in Abu Dhabi in January
January in Abu Dhabi is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In UAE, this is how Abu Dhabi actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Abu Dhabi. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 19°C
14–25°C
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Abu Dhabi in January. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Abu Dhabi in January. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Abu Dhabi
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Abu Dhabi
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Abu Dhabi
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FAQs about Abu Dhabi
Climate averages for Abu Dhabi, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 37°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 15 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
