Thermograph

Weather in Abu Dhabi in January

In an average January, Abu Dhabi sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high24°C
Typical high range21°C to 28°C
Average low14°C
Typical low range11°C to 17°C
Average daily precipitation0 mm

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 33°C 1991-01-23
Lowest 16°C 1992-01-05

Low

Highest 21°C 2011-01-31
Lowest 6°C 1992-01-30

Feels-like

Highest 38°C 1991-01-25
Lowest 2°C 1992-01-30

Humidity

Highest 16.5 g/m³ 1991-01-25
Lowest 4.1 g/m³ 2021-01-08

Wind

Highest 46 km/h 1997-01-17
Lowest 7 km/h 1997-01-21

Gust

Highest 70 km/h 2022-01-21
Lowest 12 km/h 1997-01-29

Precip

Wettest 53 mm 2020
Driest 0 mm 2006

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