Monthly climate guide

Dubai weather in January

Expect warm weather in Dubai in January: afternoons reach about 23°C (74°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (64°F). Around 18 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
January brings mid-winter to Dubai.
Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

January is typically Dubai's coolest month.

Avg high

23°C

74°F

Avg low

18°C

64°F

Rainfall

18 mm

very dry

Humidity

63%

relative

Sky

46%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Dubai
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	23°C / 74°F	18°C / 64°F	18 mm	63%	46%
February	24°C / 76°F	18°C / 64°F	10 mm	62%	46%
March	27°C / 81°F	20°C / 68°F	22 mm	61%	48%
April	31°C / 88°F	24°C / 74°F	15 mm	58%	52%
May	35°C / 95°F	27°C / 80°F	8 mm	58%	34%
June	38°C / 100°F	29°C / 85°F	4 mm	60%	31%
July	40°C / 104°F	32°C / 89°F	1 mm	55%	45%
August	40°C / 104°F	32°C / 90°F	1 mm	52%	43%
September	38°C / 101°F	31°C / 87°F	1 mm	54%	28%
October	35°C / 94°F	28°C / 82°F	1 mm	56%	25%
November	30°C / 85°F	24°C / 75°F	12 mm	56%	38%
December	26°C / 78°F	20°C / 68°F	7 mm	61%	40%

What to pack for January

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is January a good time to visit Dubai?

Our Dubai guide recommends: November to March, when daytime temperatures are pleasant — summer regularly exceeds 40°C.

If visiting in summer, plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or evening — midday heat can be genuinely dangerous to underestimate.

Best time to visit Dubai →

Other United Arab Emirates cities in January

Ajman

24° / 18°C · 24 mm

Abu Dhabi

23° / 18°C · 9 mm

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Dubai in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Dubai?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Dubai, with highs around 23°C and about 18 mm of rain.

How warm is Dubai in January?

Average highs are about 23°C (74°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Dubai in January?

Dubai typically gets around 18 mm of rain in January — very dry.

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

November to March, when daytime temperatures are pleasant — summer regularly exceeds 40°C.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Dubai (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.