Dubai vs San Francisco in December

Dubai is the better pick in December — 83 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.

Dubai vs San FranciscoDecember climate, side by side

DubaiSan Francisco
Comfort score83/100 (A)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high26°C12°C
Avg high / low27° / 16°14° / 7°
Rainfall5 mm126 mm
Rainy days112
Humidity64%86%
Air quality (AQI)10150

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

Dubai vs San Francisco in December — FAQ

Is December better in Dubai or San Francisco?
Dubai is the better pick in December — 83 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, poor air quality, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs San Francisco in December?
In December, Dubai averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 5 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 126 mm.