Abu Dhabi weather in January
January in Abu Dhabi: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Abu Dhabi · #38 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Abu Dhabi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 20 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Abu Dhabi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
- January in Abu Dhabi: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Abu Dhabi on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in January?
- In January, Abu Dhabi averages a daily high of 23.8°C and a low of 15.8°C, with about 19.8 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Abu Dhabi in January?
- Abu Dhabi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in January.