SeasonMapDubai vs Riyadh: which is better, month by month
Riyadh beats Dubai in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in October (69 vs 54) — while Dubai wins January; they are within 3 points in February and December.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Dubai vs Riyadh — all 12 months
| Month | Dubai | Riyadh | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93Swarm, dry | 85Anice, dry, poor air quality | Dubai | 8 |
| February | 89Awarm, dry | 91Snice, dry, poor air quality | Tie | 2 |
| March | 79Bhot, dry, poor air quality | 87Awarm, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 8 |
| April | 65Csweltering, dry, poor air quality | 74Bhot, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 9 |
| May | 44Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | 49Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 5 |
| June | 29Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | 34Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 5 |
| July | 22Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | 26Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 4 |
| August | 24Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | 29Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 5 |
| September | 35Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | 42Fsweltering, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 7 |
| October | 54Dsweltering, dry, poor air quality | 69Chot, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 15 |
| November | 76Bhot, dry | 81Awarm, dry, poor air quality | Riyadh | 5 |
| December | 85Awarm, dry, poor air quality | 83Anice, dry, poor air quality | Tie | 2 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is October (54 vs 69). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.