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Abu Dhabi in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Abu Dhabi in January is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 22 °C (mild), and the sea is about 22 °C. With about 3 rainy days it is very dry.

Scheich-Zayid-Moschee in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · JanuaryPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
22 °C
Night
18 °C
Sea
22 °C
Rainy days
3 rainy days
Sun
5 h/day
Humidity
65 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent80/100
City breakExcellent99/100
ActiveExcellent94/100
FamilyExcellent86/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 3 rainy days)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
22
J
23
F
26
M
30
A
35
M
36
J
38
J
39
A
37
S
34
O
29
N
25
D
Rainy daysdays
3
J
2
F
2
M
1
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
1
N
2
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Abu Dhabi in January?

Daytime highs average around 22 °C, with nights around 18 °C.

Can you swim in Abu Dhabi in January?

The sea is about 22 °C (swimmable).

Does it rain a lot in Abu Dhabi in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 3 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.