What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Dubai in May?

In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm.

Cape Town vs Dubai in May

Cape Town is the better pick in May — 85 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Cape Town vs Dubai — May climate, side by side

	Cape Town	Dubai
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	20°C	40°C
Avg high / low	21° / 11°	40° / 26°
Rainfall	39 mm	2 mm
Rainy days	6	1
Humidity	80%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	78	114

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

Cape Town vs Dubai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Dubai?: Cape Town is the better pick in May — 85 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Dubai in May?: In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm.