The weather in January in Abu Dhabi

It's warm in January in Abu Dhabi with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Abu Dhabi. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2015, Abu Dhabi reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Abu Dhabi is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 7,4 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Abu Dhabi

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Abu Dhabi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Abu Dhabi New York
Average temperature 25°C 5°C
Max. temperature 27°C 11°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 7,4 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 2 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Abu Dhabi with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Abu Dhabi is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Abu Dhabi

Temperature in January in Abu Dhabi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Abu Dhabi

Total precipitation in January in Abu Dhabi over the years

Daily UV index in January in Abu Dhabi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Abu Dhabi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Abu Dhabi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Abu Dhabi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.