Barcelona vs Dubai in January

Dubai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is nice, dry, while Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Barcelona vs DubaiJanuary climate, side by side

BarcelonaDubai
Comfort score75/100 (B)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high10°C23°C
Avg high / low12° / 5°25° / 14°
Rainfall50 mm25 mm
Rainy days53
Humidity76%64%
Air quality (AQI)4482

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

Barcelona vs Dubai in January — FAQ

Is January better in Barcelona or Dubai?
Dubai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is nice, dry, while Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Dubai in January?
In January, Barcelona averages 12°C high / 5°C low with about 50 mm of rain; Dubai averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 25 mm.