Barcelona vs Dubai in December

Dubai is the better pick in December — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Barcelona vs DubaiDecember climate, side by side

BarcelonaDubai
Comfort score79/100 (B)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high13°C26°C
Avg high / low15° / 8°27° / 16°
Rainfall33 mm5 mm
Rainy days51
Humidity78%64%
Air quality (AQI)46101

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Barcelona vs Dubai in December — FAQ

Is December better in Barcelona or Dubai?
Dubai is the better pick in December — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Dubai in December?
In December, Barcelona averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Dubai averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 5 mm.