Cape 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 score86/100 (A)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high29°C24°C
Avg high / low28° / 17°26° / 15°
Rainfall9 mm13 mm
Rainy days22
Humidity68%63%
Air quality (AQI)7882

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

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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.