Weather in Abu Dhabi in January
In an average January, Abu Dhabi sees a daily high around 23°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 23°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 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
30°C
1991-01-23
Lowest
17°C
1992-01-05
Low
Highest
22°C
2022-01-19
Lowest
8°C
1992-01-30
Feels-like
Highest
33°C
1991-01-23
Lowest
5°C
1992-01-30
Humidity
Highest
16.9 g/m³
1991-01-25
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
2021-01-08
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2022-01-21
Lowest
8 km/h
1984-01-08
Gust
Highest
71 km/h
2022-01-21
Lowest
14 km/h
1997-01-29
Precip
Wettest
57 mm
2020
Driest
0 mm
2019
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