Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Abu Dhabi in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Abu Dhabi with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Abu Dhabi will be around 25°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Abu Dhabi is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in January
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.
The average chance of precipitation is only 4% in January.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Abu Dhabi. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Abu Dhabi in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
7,4 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
1 day | 9 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Abu Dhabi?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Abu Dhabi. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Abu Dhabi in January
With 31°C, Abu Dhabi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Abu Dhabi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Abu Dhabi, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in Abu Dhabi
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Daily Precipitation in January in Abu Dhabi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Abu Dhabi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 1 day of rain in Abu Dhabi.
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.
Temperature in January in Abu Dhabi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Abu Dhabi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Abu Dhabi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Abu Dhabi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Abu Dhabi
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Weather experiences in January in Abu Dhabi
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