Weather in Dubai in January
January in Dubai is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In UAE, this is how Dubai actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Dubai. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 21°C
17–25°C
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Dubai 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
January is the wet side of the year in Dubai, the wettest stretch on these averages. Days can be heavy. Plans that cannot survive rain are the wrong plans.
This is not a reason to skip Dubai if you like the place. It is a reason to pack for weather and to stop treating every grey hour as a failed holiday.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Dubai
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Dubai
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Dubai
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Dubai
Climate averages for Dubai, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Dubai is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 37°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 21 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
