What is the weather like in Dubai vs Istanbul in December?

In December, Dubai averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm.

Dubai vs Istanbul in December

Dubai is the better pick in December — 85 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Dubai vs Istanbul — December climate, side by side

	🇦🇪 Dubai	🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	27°C	9°C
Avg high / low	28° / 18°	12° / 7°
Rainfall	6 mm	96 mm
Rainy days	1	15
Humidity	63%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	101	54

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

Month by month

Dubai 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirateswarm, dry, poor air quality · best January85
Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeycold, rainy, muggy air · best May63

Dubai vs Istanbul in December — FAQ

Is December better in Dubai or Istanbul?: Dubai is the better pick in December — 85 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs Istanbul in December?: In December, Dubai averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm.