Abu Dhabi vs Muscat

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Abu Dhabi edges ahead as the better destination in January. Abu Dhabi offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Muscat sees 10 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Abu Dhabi sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Muscat is also comfortable at 24°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Abu Dhabi is the stronger choice in January.

Abu Dhabi reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Muscat averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Abu Dhabi receives approximately 10 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during January. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Muscat sees 18 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Abu Dhabi the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.