Verdict: Excellent month
Dubai Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Dubai — highs around 24°C (75°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is occasional — about 4 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Dubai.
Average high
24°C / 75°F
Average low
15°C / 59°F
Rain days
~4
Precipitation
42 mm
What to pack for Dubai in January
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Dubai: Jul (41°C / 106°F) · Coolest: Jan (24°C / 75°F) · Wettest: Jan (~4 rain days)
24°
15°
Jan
25°
17°
Feb
29°
19°
Mar
32°
22°
Apr
36°
25°
May
39°
28°
Jun
41°
31°
Jul
41°
31°
Aug
39°
28°
Sep
35°
25°
Oct
31°
22°
Nov
27°
18°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)