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Dubai in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Dubai in January is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 23 °C (mild), and the sea is about 22 °C. With about 3 rainy days it is very dry.

Skyline von Dubai mit Strand im VordergrundDubai · JanuaryPhoto: Ithra Dubai · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
23 °C
Night
17 °C
Sea
22 °C
Rainy days
3 rainy days
Sun
5 h/day
Humidity
63 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent84/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent92/100
FamilyExcellent90/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 3 rainy days)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
23
J
24
F
27
M
31
A
35
M
37
J
39
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 Dubai in January?

Daytime highs average around 23 °C, with nights around 17 °C.

Can you swim in Dubai in January?

The sea is about 22 °C (swimmable).

Does it rain a lot in Dubai in January?

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

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

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