Dubai vs New York in December

Dubai is the better pick in December — 83 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy, very humid.

Dubai vs New YorkDecember climate, side by side

DubaiNew York
Comfort score83/100 (A)56/100 (D)
Feels-like high26°C4°C
Avg high / low27° / 16°7° / 0°
Rainfall5 mm118 mm
Rainy days111
Humidity64%75%
Air quality (AQI)10151

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

Dubai vs New York in December — FAQ

Is December better in Dubai or New York?
Dubai is the better pick in December — 83 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while New York is cold, rainy, very humid.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs New York in December?
In December, Dubai averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 5 mm of rain; New York averages 7°C high / 0°C low with about 118 mm.