SeasonMapDubai vs Riyadh in January
Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while Riyadh is nice, dry, poor air quality.
Dubai vs Riyadh — January climate, side by side
| Dubai | Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 93/100 (S) | 85/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 24°C | 17°C |
| Avg high / low | 26° / 15° | 21° / 8° |
| Rainfall | 13 mm | 9 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Humidity | 63% | 46% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 82 | 123 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Dubai vs Riyadh in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Dubai or Riyadh?
- Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while Riyadh is nice, dry, poor air quality.
- What is the weather like in Dubai vs Riyadh in January?
- In January, Dubai averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 9 mm.