January in Dubai features sunny skies, comfortable afternoons but cool nights.
Temperatures
Daytime high temperatures average 23-24 C (73-75 F) with a few of the warmer afternoons reaching up near 28 C (82-83 F).
The record high temperature in Dubai during January is 31.7 C (89 F).
Late night and early morning lows tend to be around 14-16 C (57-60 F) with a few of cooler mornings dipping down near 11 C (52 F).
The record low temperature for Dubai during January is 8.3 C (47 F).
Sky and Rain
During January, Dubai features, on average, about 21-22 mostly sunny, 2-4 partly sunny, and 6-7 mostly cloudy days.
You should also expect blowing dust/sand to occur on about 4 days with some rain falling on 4-5 days, however, rain amounts tend to be light.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours increases this month from about 10.6 hours on the 1st to just over 11 hours by the 31st.
Windspeed
Wind speeds during this month tend to be light to gentle, averaging 6-19 kph (4-12 mph) but briefly can be moderate at 20-28 kph (13-18 mph).
Ocean Temperatures
January is a good time for the beach as water temperatures are still relatively warm, averaging about 23 C (73 F) early in the month, cooling to 22 C (71-72 F) near the end of the month.
What to Wear in Dubai During January
Dress for comfortable afternoons with cool nights. Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and your knees.
Do not wear clothes that are too tight or too revealing for both men and women.
Women can wear long dresses, tops, shirts, t-shirts, pants, hoodies, sweaters, and jeans.
It's best to avoid wearing any sleeveless shirts, sleeveless dresses, mini-skirts, and short shorts.
For the cooler nights or trips near water or in the desert, make sure to pack a pair of long pants/long skirt and a sweater.
A light jacket is good to have as well.
Things to Do in Dubai During January
Although it is usually cooler during this time of year, there will also be plenty of sunny days to enjoy, which means this is actually a pretty good time for a pay-what-you-want walking tour in Dubai.
The Dubai Shopping Festival will be taking place from December 15th - January 29th, 2023.
If you're looking for great deals, this is the perfect time to visit Dubai!
Needless to say, it will also be a great time to visit any of the popular amusement parks and family attractions in Dubai.
Many of these locations are included with various Dubai tourist passes!
For even more ideas, make sure to read our full post covering things to do in Dubai in January.
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