SeasonMapCape Town vs Dubai in January
Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while Cape Town is hot, dry.
Cape Town vs Dubai — January climate, side by side
| Cape Town | Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 86/100 (A) | 93/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 29°C | 24°C |
| Avg high / low | 28° / 17° | 26° / 15° |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 13 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Humidity | 68% | 63% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 78 | 82 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Cape Town vs Dubai in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Cape Town or Dubai?
- Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while Cape Town is hot, dry.
- What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Dubai in January?
- In January, Cape Town averages 28°C high / 17°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Dubai averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 13 mm.