Dubai vs San Francisco in January

Dubai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is nice, dry, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.

Dubai vs San FranciscoJanuary climate, side by side

DubaiSan Francisco
Comfort score89/100 (A)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high23°C13°C
Avg high / low25° / 14°14° / 7°
Rainfall25 mm89 mm
Rainy days38
Humidity64%81%
Air quality (AQI)8245

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

Dubai vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Dubai or San Francisco?
Dubai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dubai is nice, 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 25°C high / 14°C low with about 25 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 89 mm.