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UAE in January: weather, water temperature and tourist reviews
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah are very beautiful and modern cities that every tourist should visit. If you arrive in the Emirates during the peak beach season, you are unlikely to see all their beauty. That's why best time The best time to travel here is mid-winter. It is in January 2020 that the weather in the UAE is more suitable for excursions and walks. The water temperature in the sea is not low, but only a few swim. Most tourists prefer to spend time near the pools and walk, admiring the beautiful cities. If you have the desire and opportunity to fly here at this time of year, then this is what awaits you here.
Firstly, the most beautiful cities with their incredible and unique architecture await you. There are thousands of attractions and new wonders of the world. A simple walk will be remembered forever and will give you a sea of memories. And you will look at the photographs taken again and again, missing Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi...
But there are still a few things you should know before your trip. For example, January is the coldest month of the year in the UAE. Although if you tell the residents of the north that +22 is cold, they will laugh for a long time.
On average in daytime the air temperature does not exceed +22 +24 degrees. Very, very rarely it can rise to +28, and if this happens, tourists immediately rush closer to the water to freshen up.
At night, after sunset, the air cools down quite quickly. By ten o'clock in the evening the temperature can drop to +15, and at midnight even to +11 degrees. After a fairly warm day, this weather will actually seem cold.
As for the water in the sea, it is neither cold nor warm. The temperature in the Persian Gulf is around +19 degrees. If you are a “walrus” and are not afraid of such temperatures, then you can safely swim. Most simply walk along the shore, occasionally stepping into the water with their feet just to feel it. There are no high waves here at this time, so you won’t see surfers. But scuba diving enthusiasts constantly dive underwater to admire sea life and swim along the bottom in search of treasures from sunken ships.
There is almost no rain in January. Sometimes there may be a little rain, but it will last no more than an hour, and the amount of precipitation is 10-20 millimeters. Strong winds no, there may be sandstorms at this time, but more often it goes without them.
Daylight hours are increasing every day. There are more and more hours of sunshine and this gradually increases average temperature air. According to statistics, the sun shines for 10:45 hours every day. This is quite enough to go on excursions and walk around the city. And when it gets dark, you can wander around the huge entertainment centers and visit a variety of restaurants.
Where is the best place to vacation in the UAE in January: table
There are not many cities in the Emirates and even fewer resorts. Therefore, the table is small, but you need to take a closer look at it to decide where it is best to relax in the second month of winter.
January tours to the UAE are in great demand among Russians and Ukrainians, because just 5 hours in the air - and goodbye cold snowy winter! Hello bright sun! What is the holiday like this month in the United Arab Emirates? Our Tour Calendar tried to figure this out.
Weather in the UAE in January
Targeted in January beach holiday people don’t come here because the temperature here is no longer the same as at least two months earlier. Most likely, swimming is a big question mark. By the standards of the United Arab Emirates, this is the coldest month of the year. Great emphasis is placed on a variety of excursions, since the moderately warm, cool weather greatly contributes to this. For example, in Dubai (including in the area of the palm islands of Jebel Ali) and Ajaman the air warms up to +24 °C, in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi this value is slightly lower - +23 °C. At night, the resorts of the Persian Gulf are quite chilly: the air cools down to +12..+13 °C. The coldest evenings are likely in the capital - at +11 °C. On the coast of the Gulf of Oman, things are somewhat different. In Fujairah, at midday the thermometer shows +24 °C, and at night it is not lower than +18 °C. If you head deeper into the island, away from the windy coastal strip, then the sun, despite minimal activity in January, can even be hot. For example, when going on an excursion to Al Ain, where a huge number of historical attractions are concentrated, you will find +15 °C at night and +26 °C during the day. Might come in handy at midday in the desert sunscreen. They can rise here strong winds which bring dust and sand to the coast. Fortunately, such weather disasters are extremely rare. Compared to December, the amount of precipitation in January is reduced, so this month cannot be called rainy at all. Most likely, you will only need an umbrella in Sharjah, where 2 cloudy days are expected. Dubai experiences slightly less rainfall. And the driest cities are the capital and Fujairah.
Abu Dhabi Dubai Ajman Fujairah Sharjah Ras Al Khaimah
What to do in the UAE in January?
There are a lot of our compatriots in this country in January. Warming the bones during the winter holidays, however, is not their main purpose. Those who are in love with the East, thirsty for a radical change of “scenery”, thrill seekers, true shopaholics, fans of bold innovative ideas - in general, there are a lot of subtypes of the “January tourist”. And it’s very interesting for everyone in the UAE in the middle of winter.
Beach holiday
The UAE is a luxury holiday destination, and the beaches here are appropriate. However, in January they are not in great demand due to the fact that the water cools significantly. It will be warmest on the coast of the Persian Gulf: approximately +19 °C is recorded near the coastline.
In Fujairah, which has access to Indian Ocean through the Gulf of Oman, this figure is slightly lower - an average of +18 °C. Considering that the weather in January is quite windy, we can say that not everyone will be able to dare to go into the water. Except for surfers, for whom this is high riding season. On some beaches the waves are strong enough to comfortably practice this sport. Conquer water element possible at almost all resorts in the Persian Gulf. In Dubai this is Wollongong Beach and Entertainment Center"Wild Wadi" (bodysurfing).
Entertainment and excursions
January in the UAE will be especially interesting for shopaholics, as well as those who like to try their luck in all kinds of lotteries. And all because immediately after the New Year, a season of crazy discounts starts in Dubai, presented under the name “Dubai Shopping Festival”. During this period, discounts reach 80%, and they apply not only to clothing, but also to household items and electronics. The “highlight” of this event is the drawing of very valuable prizes, among which are luxury car brands and gold bars (it’s not for nothing that the UAE is known as the “oil paradise”). For extreme sports enthusiasts, the country has prepared a lot of leisure options: helicopter rides, balloon flights, parachuting, swimming with sharks in the world's largest aquarium "Dubai Mall", jeep rides on sand dunes, camel racing (Thursday and Friday from 7.30 to 8, 30 Nad Al Sheba Club in Dubai). One of the “must see” in Dubai is the laser show “Jumana Secret of the Desert” (Tuesday - Saturday at 21.00) in the largest entertainment complex “Dubailand” in the Middle East.
If you suddenly miss the snow (and this can happen), go to the Ski Dubai winter center. Children, and probably also adults, will enjoy relaxing in the country’s numerous theme parks: the Wonderland and Adventureland amusement parks, the sophisticated Wild Wadi water park with artificial waves for learning to surf, and the city of professions Kidzania.
Holidays and festivals
As already mentioned, the main event of this month in the UAE is the “Shopping Festival”.
In the northern emirate of Ras al-Hat, the grandiose auto show “Awafi” is held in January, during which vintage cars and rare collectibles are demonstrated. Abu Dhabi celebrates the “Camel Festival”, in which about 20,000 of these animals from different Arab countries take part.
What are the prices for holidays in the UAE in January?
January in the UAE cannot be classified as either high or low tourist season, as this month hosts a number of interesting events that attract the global tourism community. As a rule, hotel accommodation will be cheaper from the second half of January. The highest prices can be expected in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In the middle of winter, there is a chance to catch a profitable last minute tour, but this is a kind of risk, since such offers go on sale approximately 4-7 days before departure.
January is considered the coldest month in the United Arab Emirates, so you won’t be able to fully enjoy your beach holiday. The temperature at this time, depending on the emirate, is about 23-26 degrees Celsius during the daytime. But there are other great options to have a good time in this amazing country. Let's see what you can visit and see in the UAE in January.
Holidays and festivals in the UAE in January
Takes place every year in January Dubai Shopping Festival, during which the city becomes one general fair. Therefore, visiting it is a real pleasure for shopaholics. At this time, there is not a store that does not have sales. But even if you are not going to buy anything, it is still worth visiting the Shopping Festival. After all, this is also a colorful show: shopping centers organize carnivals, colorful performances, and hold lotteries with valuable prizes. After all, what is not a gift - winning a gold bar! Restaurants also do not stand aside, but hold master classes and culinary competitions.
If you are a fan of rare collectible and vintage cars, then be sure to visit auto show "Awafi". It takes place in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah. Participants from all emirates, as well as from other Gulf countries, come to the auto show.
Also held in January Camel Festival in Abu Dhabi. Its participants are representatives of most Arab countries. The number of participating camels exceeds 20 thousand. You will see camel racing and a camel beauty contest.
Time difference with Moscow
The time difference between Moscow and the UAE is 1 hour.
Weather in the UAE in January
Daytime temperature +24 °C, night temperature +13 °C, sea water+19 °C.
The UAE constantly attracts a huge number of holidaymakers from all over the world, regardless of the weather.
Some travelers ask what motivates tourists who come on holiday to the United Arab Emirates in January? Why don't they choose the more suitable spring and summer months for their holidays, when they can enjoy swimming in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf?
In fact, there are many reasons for this. Yes, indeed, if you go to the UAE in January, swimming in the sea can be chilly. In addition, there is a risk of rainy days, because it is in winter that the rainy season begins in this eastern country.
But these are the only features of a holiday in the Emirates in January. This month, on the coast of the Persian Gulf the average daily temperature is +23 degrees, and in the emirate of Fujairah (the coast of the Gulf of Oman) - about +24 +25 degrees. Let us note that January-February for the UAE is the coldest time of the year. But this is the weather that is best suited for spending a lot of time outdoors, exploring numerous attractions, walking through parks, green areas, Arab markets and shops. In the summer, when it is hot, it is sometimes difficult to devote time to the excursion program.
Your holiday in the UAE in January can be unforgettable and fabulous, you just need to plan it correctly. By the way, it’s worth taking care of trips to the Emirates in January now; prices will only rise, because in winter Arabian resorts are very popular among our compatriots.
On clear days of winter, it is quite possible to sunbathe on the beach in a swimsuit, but for evening walks it is necessary to provide warmer clothes, night temperatures can range from +17 +18 to +10 +11 degrees, on the shore of the Persian Gulf it is warmest, but in Abu Dabi nights are quite cold. IN Persian Gulf The average water temperature is +18 +20 degrees, and in the Gulf of Oman it is a degree or two lower.
Be that as it may, your holiday in January in the UAE will not be spoiled by the weather. On rainy days, of which there are rarely more than eight to ten throughout the year, you can get lost in one of the large shopping centers, visit the Aquarium or go to the indoor ski resort. Moreover, the rains here never last, they are quickly replaced by the sun and clear and dry weather returns. So be open to everything new, and you will see that the United Arab Emirates in January can give you many unforgettable experiences.
Many of our compatriots already know what it is New Year in the United Arab Emirates. As a rule, they return rested, refreshed, with impressions and emotions overwhelming them. What is the weather like in the UAE in December-January? Will it be too cold, will the rainy season begin, will it be sunny, will it be comfortable to swim in the sea, what to do besides relaxing on the beach - these are the questions that usually worry those who have never gone to the sea in the UAE in January.
These fears are quite understandable, but we dare to reassure you, the Emirates are beautiful at any time of the year, including winter. Even at this time, you can get an even golden tan here, enjoy sunbathing and walks in the fresh air, and even swim, albeit in the pool.
In the UAE, the climate in January is warm and quite dry, and therefore it is well tolerated by our compatriots, who are accustomed to harsh frosty winters and cold weather. Winter tours to this amazing country will also appeal to those people who cannot stand the heat that comes in the summer months.
The average temperature in January in the UAE is +24 degrees, despite the fact that this is the coldest month of the year. At night it drops to about +14 degrees, so if you plan entertainment program in the evening or romantic walks under the moonlight, do not forget to bring warm clothes.
It is also worth keeping in mind that average monthly temperature in different Emirates in January may vary. Thus, in the emirates on the Persian coast, for example, in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, the air warms up to +23 degrees Celsius on average, and in Fujairah, located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman, it is a degree warmer. Night readings average +13 degrees for the Persian Gulf coast and +17 degrees for the Oman coast. In Abu Dhabi at night the thermometer can drop to +11 +12 degrees.
The water in January in the UAE is not very conducive to swimming in the sea. On average, its temperature is +18 +20 degrees in the Persian Gulf and +17 +18 in the Oman Gulf. In addition, it can be windy in the country at this time. Of course, there are always daredevils, who are jokingly called “walruses”; they can take a “weak” dip even at this temperature, but heat-loving tourists are unlikely to like the water treatments in the bay. But the swimming pools open at the hotels are open all year round. They always maintain a comfortable temperature for the body (in the winter months the water is specially heated), and therefore you can safely take a swimsuit with you.
And besides, no matter what the weather is in the United Arab Emirates in January, you will definitely have a lot of things to do besides swimming and sunbathing. At any time of the year, the UAE offers excellent shopping in the largest shopping centers. You can hide in them on rainy days, which are quite likely for this month. But don’t let the rainy season, which falls right in the winter, and the weather in the UAE in January-February scare you. It never happens here prolonged downpours, rains are often replaced by clear sunny weather, and total There are rarely more than 10 inclement days a year. The least weather-prone areas are Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. In these Emirates, even in January the weather is pleasant and dry.