Dubai vs Istanbul in January

Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Dubai vs Istanbul — January climate, side by side

🇦🇪 Dubai🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score93/100 (S)59/100 (D)
Feels-like high24°C6°C
Avg high / low26° / 15°10° / 5°
Rainfall13 mm102 mm
Rainy days214
Humidity63%77%
Air quality (AQI)8265

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

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Dubai vs Istanbul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Dubai or Istanbul?
Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs Istanbul in January?
In January, Dubai averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm.