Dubai vs Istanbul in May
Istanbul is the better pick in May — 92 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
Dubai vs Istanbul — May climate, side by side
| Dubai | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 50/100 (D) | 92/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 39°C | 20°C |
| Avg high / low | 39° / 24° | 20° / 13° |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 36 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 | 8 |
| Humidity | 46% | 75% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 114 | 53 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Dubai vs Istanbul in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Dubai or Istanbul?
- Istanbul is the better pick in May — 92 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
- What is the weather like in Dubai vs Istanbul in May?
- In May, Dubai averages 39°C high / 24°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 36 mm.