Dubai · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonUnited Arab Emirates · Asia
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 25° | 26° | 30° | 34° | 39° | 41° | 42° | 42° | 40° | 36° | 31° | 27° |
MINMIN | 17° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 28° | 23° | 19° |
☀️Sunshine | 9h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 10h | 9h |
🌊Water Temp | 22° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 34° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 24° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d10mm | 1d7mm | 1d12mm | 1d9mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d4mm | 0d4mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is among the best months in Dubai: only 1 rain days, 24°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 17°C at night (daily average: 21°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 10 mm total. Sea temperature is 22°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Dubai im Reisewinter: Temperaturen zwischen 20 und 30°C, alles ist draußen möglich — Wüstensafari, Strand, Dubai Frame, Burj-Khalifa-Sonnenuntergang. Das Dubai Shopping Festival im Januar/Februar bringt Schnäppchen stadtübergreifend. Das ist die Zeit, für die alle kommen.
Events & Festivals
- Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)Januar bis Februar (ca. 4–5 Wochen)
Das größte Einkaufsfestival des Nahen Ostens: Rabatte von bis zu 75 % stadtübergreifend, tägliche Verlosungen von Gold und Autos, Konzerte und Feuerwerke an der Dubai Fountain.
Packing list for Dubai in January
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Dubai?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Dubai (Climate Score: 84/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Dubai in January?
- In January, Dubai sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 17°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Dubai in January?
- In January, Dubai receives an average of 10 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Dubai get in January?
- Dubai averages 9 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Dubai in January?
- Water temperature in Dubai in January averages 22°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
