Dubai vs Istanbul in March

Dubai is the better pick in March — 80 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, a little rain, very humid.

Dubai vs IstanbulMarch climate, side by side

DubaiIstanbul
Comfort score80/100 (A)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high29°C8°C
Avg high / low30° / 17°11° / 6°
Rainfall7 mm74 mm
Rainy days111
Humidity55%76%
Air quality (AQI)11373

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

Dubai vs Istanbul in March — FAQ

Is March better in Dubai or Istanbul?
Dubai is the better pick in March — 80 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, a little rain, very humid.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs Istanbul in March?
In March, Dubai averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 11°C high / 6°C low with about 74 mm.