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Coldest sea temperature in United Arab Emirates in January

Where the sea is coolest across United Arab Emirates during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Jumeirah Beach (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is the coolest at around 18°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Jumeirah Beach
    Dubai · United Arab Emirates · Persian Gulf
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    January average
  2. 2
    Fujairah Al Aqah
    Fujairah · United Arab Emirates · Gulf of Oman
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    January average
  3. 3
    Saadiyat Public Beach
    Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · Persian Gulf
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    24°C
    January average

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United Arab Emirates in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in United Arab Emirates in January?
Jumeirah Beach in United Arab Emirates has the coldest sea in United Arab Emirates in January, averaging about 18.0 °C. Fujairah Al Aqah (18.0 °C) and Saadiyat Public Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in United Arab Emirates are warm enough to swim in January?
1 of the top 3 ranked beaches in United Arab Emirates average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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