2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Dubai in January

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

January is an excellent time to visit Dubai. Dubai has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 23°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 7 rainy days per month.

Avg High

23°C

Avg Low

15°C

Rainy days

7days

Daylight

10.7h

Is January a good time to visit Dubai?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:07 AM

Sunset

5:51 PM

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Forecast for your trip dates

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Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 23°C 15°C 7 Excellent (best)
February 25°C 16°C 0 Excellent (best)
March 28°C 18°C 3 Excellent (best)
April 33°C 23°C 3 Good
May 36°C 26°C 0 Good
June 39°C 29°C 0 Good
July 41°C 31°C 0 Good
August 40°C 31°C 0 Good
September 40°C 26°C 0 Good
October 35°C 22°C 0 Good
November 30°C 21°C 1 Excellent (best)
December 26°C 17°C 0 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Dubai? +

January is typically Excellent for visiting Dubai, with average highs of 23°C and around 7 rainy days.

What should I pack for Dubai in January? +

With highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Dubai in January? +

Dubai typically sees around 7 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Dubai in January? +

In January, Dubai gets approximately 10.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Dubai? +

Yes, January is peak season in Dubai. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Dubai? +

The best months to visit Dubai are November, December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Dubai)

Last Updated: January 2026

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