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.
Abu Dhabi · JanuaryPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate 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
22J
23F
26M
30A
35M
36J
38J
39A
37S
34O
29N
25D
3J
2F
2M
1A
0M
0J
0J
0A
0S
0O
1N
2D
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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.