Muscat vs Abu Dhabi

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.

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

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

Muscat reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Abu Dhabi averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 15°C (59°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.

Muscat receives approximately 18 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Abu Dhabi sees 10 mm over 2 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%.