Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost and most beautiful emirate in the UAE. It is known for its unique landscapes, relatively mild climate and care for nature, which makes this emirate look like a wonderful oasis in the middle of the sands. Prices here are lower than in major cities of the UAE, but the quality of service is at a fairly high level.

The city of Ras Al Khaimah is located very well - in an hour you can drive from it to Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, so while relaxing here, you can easily explore the neighboring emirates. In addition, in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the cities of Al Jazeera and Al Hamra, located near the capital of the emirate, are interesting.

Ras Al Khaimah differs from other emirates in that there is no dry law here - alcohol is freely sold even in stores (although you can’t drink alcohol on the streets here, as in the whole country). Requirements to appearance travelers here are also softer than in other emirates, and in general the views here are quite liberal. Nightlife and entertainment in Ras Al Khaimah is quite well developed, although it is far from Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

The beaches here are clean, untouched, sparsely populated, and the climate is very mild thanks to the protection of the mountains and the sea. January is one of the coldest months of the year here. The weather in Ras Al Khaimah in January is characterized by a daytime temperature of about +22-23 degrees Celsius, a nighttime temperature of +18 degrees. In the sea, the water warms up to + 22-23 degrees Celsius. Ras Al Khaimah in January is the height of the rainy season, so a couple of times this month there are rainy days, the rest of the time the weather is dry and sunny. Tourists in Ras Al Khaimah have many attractions, parks, reserves, healing mineral springs and spas.

This time of year you can expect 17mm precipitation throughout the month in Ras Al Khaimah.

What time does the sun set in January in Ras Al Khaimah?

Brief description of weather conditions in Ras Al Khaimah in January 2020

When you travel to Ras Al Khaimah in January you can expect: Sometimes rain, sometimes thunderstorms, sometimes fog. Average daily temperatures range between 23℃ and 27℃. Usually the fifth week is the hottest in January. Ras Al Khaimah in January experiences warm days with heavily overcast sky. Usually the temperature fluctuates around 25℃ and the wind is a light breeze.

Best time to go to Ras Al Khaimah 2020. Check the monthly temperature in January:

This graph shows the actual saved data for the last 10 years. Basically, you can compare temperatures. This is important when deciding when to go on vacation. January is one of the best months of the year in terms of weather in Ras Al Khaimah. If the weather is your main indicator of when to travel, January would be a great time to travel. This is a great time to walk around the area and see the main sights. The coldest month of the year in January is January. Relative humidity levels typically range from 18 (little or no discomfort) to 24 (little or no discomfort) above a typical January. The dew point is often one of the best indicators of how comfortable the weather conditions are for a traveler. When you travel to Ras Al Khaimah keep in mind that lower dew points feel more dry and higher dew points feel more humid. During a typical January it ranges from 11 (very comfortable) to 14 (comfortable).

Length of day and hours of sunshine

During a typical January, the length of the day gradually approaches growing by about 24 minutes.
The shortest day is Wednesday 1 January and offers 10 hours 33 minutes of daylight, sunrise at 07:04 and sunset at 17:37. The longest day is Friday - January 31, from 10 hours 58 minutes of daylight, sunrise at 07:01 and sunset at 17:59. For every traveler, the number of hours of sunshine is important. This month, the average day lasts 11 hours.

According to our observations, as well as reviews of tourists who have visited the UAE, we can say that the weather in Kemer in September is expected to be good. The average daily air temperature in January is 23.5 °C, while the temperature of the water in the sea will be 23.2 °C.

January weather

	Average temperature during the day Average temperature at night	+23.5 °C +18.2 °C
	Sea water temperature	+23.2 °C
	Number of sunny days day length	28 days 10 h 44 min.
	number of rainy days Precipitation	1 day 8 mm
	Average wind speed	11.7 m/s

Should I go to Ras Al Khaimah for a vacation in January?

78.1%

Taking into account all available data on the weather in Ras Al Khaimah in January (air and water temperature, the amount and intensity of rains, cloudiness, day length and wind strength), we calculated the comfort level at this resort, which was 78.1 %. Please also note that the comfort level in February will be higher and will be 81.1 %

Comfort level by month

On the graph below you can see the comfort level in Ras Al Khaimah calculated by us for each month. The most comfortable months for a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah are November, December and April. Months with the minimum level of comfort are January, July and August.

Comparison of weather in Ras Al Khaimah by months

Select the month you are interested in from the list below if you would like to receive detailed information about the weather in Ras Al Khaimah at other times.

Climate in Ras Al Khaimah in january

January is the coldest month in Ras Al Khaimah. During the day, the air temperature in January ranges from 21.7°C to 25.7°C, at night from 16.3°C to 16.3°C, respectively. At the same time, the average air temperature is 23.5 °C during the day, and 18.2 °C at night. The difference between daytime and nighttime air temperatures reaches an average of 5.3°C per month.

Sea temperature in Ras Al Khaimah in January

In January, the water in Ras Al Khaimah is quite warm. The sea temperature does not fall below 22.8°C, while maximum rate can reach 24.0°C. The average water temperature for January is 23.2 °C, which is 1.9°C lower than in December and 0.4°C higher than in February.

Rainy days and precipitation in January

The average for January in Ras Al Khaimah falls 8 mm of precipitation, as a rule, there is about 1 rainy day. January is one of the rainiest months in terms of rainfall. According to our observations and hysmeteo data, the probability of rainy weather is 3.2 %. In this case, most often it will be a light drizzle.

Sunny, cloudy and overcast days

In Ras Al Khaimah in January there are usually about 28 sunny, 2 cloudy and 1 overcast days. The length of daylight hours (from dawn to dusk) is 10 hours and 44 minutes. The number of hours of sunshine when the sun's rays reach the earth's surface, taking into account the average cloud cover for the month, is 9 hours and 41 minutes per day.

Wind in Ras Al Khaimah in January

The graph below shows the probability of winds of varying strengths during the month. The average wind speed in Ras Al Khaimah in January is 11.7 m/s.

Weather in January at other resorts in the UAE

We bring to your attention a summary of the weather in other popular resorts in the UAE in January. Select the resort you are interested in to get more detailed information.

Name		Temperature air during the day		Temperature air at night		Rainy days (precipitation)		Temperature water
Dubai		24.2°C		20.0°C		0 days (8 mm)		22.5°C
Sharjah		24.1°C		20.0°C		0 days (8 mm)		22.5°C

I fell in love with Ras Al Khaimah in absentia when I saw the terracotta dunes. Upon arrival, I learned that the landscape of the emirate is very diverse. Apart from sand dunes there are emerald plains, rocky mountains, streams, lagoons and magnificent beaches. January vacation was full of discoveries.

Ras Al Khaimah in January: Sunny and warm

The coldest month in United Arab Emirates corresponds have a good summer in St. Petersburg, with the only difference being that clouds and clouds, and even more rain, are not really visible here. Compared to a holiday in Dubai last summer, I can not help but note a number of advantages of the winter Ras Al Khaimah:

1. Comfort temperature.
2. No excessive moisture.
3. A small number of vacationers.

The only thing that bothered me was the strong differences between day and night temperatures. During the day, the air warmed up to +24–25 degrees, and at night it could get colder up to +12–14.

Is it possible to swim in winter

I liked the coast of Ras Al Khaimah. The beaches are mostly private, respectively, are kept in impeccable order. The coast is covered with fine golden sand, the sea is clean, but I won’t say that it is very warm, + 20–21. I didn’t like the muddy bottom, I don’t know if this is due to the season or a year-round problem.

Made several scuba dives, saw parrot fish, barracuda, seahorses and octopuses. Swimming with a mask is not so interesting. There are ebb tides, after which algae sometimes remained, which exuded not the most pleasant smells.

New Year holidays in Ras Al Khaimah

The emirate is very quiet. The streets were undecorated, there were no Jingle Bells from the shops, and I never met Santa. There was an impression that nothing interesting was going on outside the hotels and shopping centers.

The lack of Christmas decorations was compensated by a variety of fruits and berries. In January ripen:

• dates;
• strawberry;
• tamarind.

Bananas, citrus fruits and guava ripened.

Holidays in Ras Al Khaimah in January are more suitable for tourists who prefer an excursion program, since sea water off the coast Persian Gulf warms up to only +19 ... +20 degrees. And for those who like to swim at any time of the year, the resort hotels offer heated pools, both with fresh and salt water. Despite winter month, the weather in the resort is pleasant, daytime temperature rarely drops below +23 ... +25 degrees.

The resort is famous for its golf courses, ancient fort and thermal spring. Be sure to go to the IceLand water park, equipped with numerous attractions, from which both children and their parents will be completely delighted. At the Awafi auto show, you can see a rare collection of cars. Also look at the camel races - this is an unusually fascinating spectacle.

Tours to Ras Al Khaimah in January should include sightseeing: the Emir's Palace, the National Museum in an ancient fort, an ancient mosque built from coral blocks and Iron Age burials located in the area of ​​Wadi Qawr. Visit the Wadi Azim area, rich in beautiful lakes. You will have something to do in the evening - coffee houses, bars, restaurants and hookahs are waiting for visitors.