SeasonMapDubai vs Riyadh in May
Riyadh is the better pick in May — 49 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
Dubai vs Riyadh — May climate, side by side
| Dubai | Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 44/100 (F) | 49/100 (F) |
| Feels-like high | 40°C | 37°C |
| Avg high / low | 40° / 26° | 39° / 24° |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 3 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Humidity | 46% | 17% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 114 | 171 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Dubai vs Riyadh in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Dubai or Riyadh?
- Riyadh is the better pick in May — 49 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
- What is the weather like in Dubai vs Riyadh in May?
- In May, Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 39°C high / 24°C low with about 3 mm.