SeasonMapRas Al Khaimah weather in January
United Arab Emirates
January in Ras Al Khaimah: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Ras Al Khaimah · #236 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ras Al Khaimah in January
Other months in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah's forum calls early March a great time to visit — low-to-mid 30s°C with clear sunshine most days and a warm sea, cooling into the low 20s at night, comfortable for dining outdoors. Regulars flag RAK as having somewhat more variable weather than nearby Dubai and Sharjah, with the occasional strong wind day capable of closing beach access — a light sweater covers the evening chill.
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Ras Al Khaimah climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 23°C / 73°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ras Al Khaimah in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsNew Year's Eve fireworks, Winter break in United Arab Emirates, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ras Al Khaimah's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherRas Al Khaimah's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Ras Al Khaimah in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Jebel Jais outdoor season
15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyTrail seasonBook earlyTrails, the via ferrata and the zip line all run through the cool half of the year, and the summit road is several degrees cooler than the coast. Weekends book out. Source ↗
- Festival
New Year's Eve fireworks
31 Dec – 1 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe emirate spends the last night of the year setting records off Al Marjan Island, and the beachfront hotels sell the view months ahead. The causeway traffic afterwards is the catch. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ras Al Khaimah — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ras Al Khaimah in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
- January in Ras Al Khaimah: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Ras Al Khaimah on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Ras Al Khaimah in January?
- In January, Ras Al Khaimah averages a daily high of 25.3°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 20.5 mm of rain over roughly 2.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ras Al Khaimah in January?
- Ras Al Khaimah has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in January.
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Similar destinations in Middle East — January
Within 300 km: Dubai's Global Village season around 10 Oct – 31 May, and Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Festival around 27 Oct – 22 Jan.