Dubai 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 score93/100 (S)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high24°C17°C
Avg high / low26° / 15°21° / 8°
Rainfall13 mm9 mm
Rainy days22
Humidity63%46%
Air quality (AQI)82123

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

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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.