Dubai vs New York in December

Dubai is the better pick in December — 85 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy.

Dubai vs New York — December climate, side by side

🇦🇪 Dubai🇺🇸 New York
Comfort score85/100 (A)54/100 (D)
Feels-like high27°C3°C
Avg high / low28° / 18°7° / 1°
Rainfall6 mm118 mm
Rainy days110
Humidity63%73%
Air quality (AQI)10151

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

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Dubai vs New York in December — FAQ

Is December better in Dubai or New York?
Dubai is the better pick in December — 85 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs New York in December?
In December, Dubai averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 6 mm of rain; New York averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 118 mm.