Dubai vs New York in January

Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

Dubai vs New York — January climate, side by side

🇦🇪 Dubai🇺🇸 New York
Comfort score93/100 (S)50/100 (D)
Feels-like high24°C1°C
Avg high / low26° / 15°5° / -1°
Rainfall13 mm88 mm
Rainy days29
Humidity63%68%
Air quality (AQI)8252

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

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Dubai vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Dubai or New York?
Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs New York in January?
In January, Dubai averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 13 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.