SeasonMapUnited Arab Emirates in January
January is United Arab Emirates's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 4 destinations average 92/100, led by Abu Dhabi at 93 — 23°C and 2 rainy days — while Ras Al Khaimah is warmer at 26°C and scores 88.
#1 of 12 months for United Arab Emirates · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in United Arab Emirates in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abu Dhabi | City | 23°C | 11 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Dubai | City | 24°C | 13 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Fujairah | Beach | 25°C | 16 mm · 2 days | 92 tier S | — |
| 4 | Ras Al Khaimah | Beach | 26°C | 21 mm · 3 days | 88 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in United Arab Emirates in January
- Al Dhafra Festival · Abu Dhabi · 27 Oct – 22 Jan (usually)
- Dubai Shopping Festival · Dubai · 8 Dec – 31 Jan (usually)
- New Year's Eve fireworks · Ras Al Khaimah · 31 Dec – 1 Jan
- Ramadan · Fujairah · 25 Jan – 25 Mar (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 3 of United Arab Emirates's 3 well-known places this month.