Dubai · United Arab Emirates
January
Dubai at its most liveable — perfect outdoor weather, Dubai Shopping Festival in full swing.
Best match
#1 of 12 months
January is one of the best times to visit Dubai.
Climate
High
24°C
Low
14°C
Rain
10mm
Sun
9.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How January scores in Dubai
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in January
- ↑Dubai Shopping Festival runs late Dec through late Jan — massive mall events, promotions, and outdoor entertainment across the city
- ↑Temperatures peak at 24°C with cool nights: every outdoor activity from desert safaris to beach dining is at its best
- ↑Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain evenings are genuinely spectacular at this time of year
What you sacrifice
- ↓High demand period — hotel rates are elevated and popular restaurants book up; plan ahead
- ↓Crowds at malls, Downtown, and JBR reach their peak alongside domestic and international tourists
January in other destinations
Lisbon (13.6°C)Barcelona (13.2°C)Tokyo (9.8°C)Bali (30.2°C)Santorini (13.4°C)Paris (7°C)New York (3.3°C)Marrakech (17.3°C)Amsterdam (5.6°C)Maldives (30.1°C)Rome (11.6°C)Bangkok (31.1°C)Istanbul (8.7°C)Vienna (3.2°C)Seoul (1.1°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (30.9°C)Kyoto (9.2°C)Phuket (31.5°C)Cape Town (26.1°C)Prague (2°C)Amalfi Coast (12°C)Mexico City (21°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (31°C)London (8°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (2°C)Tulum (28°C)Singapore (30°C)Hoi An (24°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubai, not across destinations. Methodology →