Month guide · Ras Al Khaimah · United Arab Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah in January
What January is really like in Ras Al Khaimah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: almarjanisland.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Ras Al Khaimah. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny days and cool evenings; cold on Jebel Jais, where temperatures can approach freezing at night.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Ras Al Khaimah: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with December (26°C (79°F)), January is cooler; by February highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:04
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:46
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Autumn (October–November). The heat breaks, the sea is at its warmest and the outdoor season restarts.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- New Year's Eve fireworks over Al Marjan Island (31 December into 1 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Jebel Jais
Jebel Jais and the Viewing Deck Park
Drive up in the late afternoon for sunset over the ridges, and bring a jacket from November to March.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Free
Experience · Jebel Jais
Jais Flight zipline
This zipline runs about 2.8 km from a platform on Jebel Jais over ravines and ridges, and was listed by Guinness World Records as the world's longest when it opened in 2018.
- Time needed
- 2 hours including briefing
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
Experience · Jebel Jais
Jais Sledder
Combine it with the Viewing Deck Park and lunch on the mountain to make a full day of Jebel Jais.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Castle · Ras Al Khaimah City
Dhayah Fort
This mudbrick fort crowns a steep hill above date palms north of the city and was the site of a battle in 1819 when British forces attacked the coast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Views
- Free
- Photo spot
- Kids
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Ras Al Khaimah.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 13°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Ras Al Khaimah?
It is one of the best months to visit Ras Al Khaimah. Warm, sunny days and cool evenings; cold on Jebel Jais, where temperatures can approach freezing at night.
+How warm is Ras Al Khaimah in January?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ras Al Khaimah in January?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.