Weather in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in January
In an average January, Abu Dhabi sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 18°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 18°C |
| Typical low range | 16°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
1991-01-23
Lowest
16°C
2008-01-16
Low
Highest
22°C
2024-01-01
Lowest
13°C
1992-01-30
Feels-like
Highest
31°C
1991-01-23
Lowest
13°C
1992-01-30
Humidity
Highest
17.2 g/m³
2017-01-02
Lowest
6.8 g/m³
1991-01-08
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2022-01-21
Lowest
8 km/h
1997-01-28
Precip
Wettest
84 mm
1996
Driest
0 mm
2019
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