The month in detail
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Fujairah enjoys 25°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
January ranks 2 out of 12 months in Fujairah.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
12°
Sea
24°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
10.6h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 65
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Fujairah is March (9.0/10), 0.2 pt higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · UAE
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyDirham des Émirats (د.إ)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 39°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 25°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 9%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Fujairah ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
UAETemperate oceanic climate with a 9.0 → 2.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
25.12°N · 56.34°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Fujairah?
March is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 9.0% rainy days. The months of March & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Fujairah get in March?
Fujairah averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Fujairah?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Fujairah in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Fujairah good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Fujairah scores 8.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 8.6/10.
When should you avoid Fujairah?
May is the most difficult month to visit Fujairah, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Fujairah in January?
In January, the sea averages 24°C in Fujairah: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Fujairah in January?
The average UV index reaches 5 in January in Fujairah (moderate), with about 10.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.