Dubai vs San Francisco in January

Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.

Dubai vs San Francisco — January climate, side by side

🇦🇪 Dubai🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score93/100 (S)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high24°C13°C
Avg high / low26° / 15°15° / 9°
Rainfall13 mm123 mm
Rainy days210
Humidity63%83%
Air quality (AQI)8245

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

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Dubai vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Dubai or San Francisco?
Dubai is the better pick in January — 93 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is warm, dry, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs San Francisco in January?
In January, Dubai averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 13 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.