What is the weather like in Dubai vs Riyadh in March?

In March, Dubai averages 31°C high / 19°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 6 mm.

Dubai vs Riyadh in March

Riyadh is the better pick in March — 87 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Dubai is hot, dry, poor air quality.

Dubai vs Riyadh — March climate, side by side

	🇦🇪 Dubai	🇸🇦 Riyadh
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	25°C
Avg high / low	31° / 19°	28° / 15°
Rainfall	21 mm	6 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	56%	30%
Air quality (AQI)	113	183

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

Month by month

Dubai 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirateshot, dry, poor air quality · best January79
Riyadh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiawarm, dry, poor air quality · best February87

Dubai vs Riyadh in March — FAQ

Is March better in Dubai or Riyadh?: Riyadh is the better pick in March — 87 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Dubai is hot, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs Riyadh in March?: In March, Dubai averages 31°C high / 19°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 6 mm.