What is the weather like in Dubai vs San Francisco in May?

In May, Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.

Dubai vs San Francisco in May

San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Dubai vs San Francisco — May climate, side by side

	🇦🇪 Dubai	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	44/100 (F)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	40°C	17°C
Avg high / low	40° / 26°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	2 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	46%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	114	42

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

Month by month

Dubai 🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratessweltering, dry, poor air quality · best January44
San Francisco 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best September88

Dubai vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in Dubai or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Dubai is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Dubai vs San Francisco in May?: In May, Dubai averages 40°C high / 26°C low with about 2 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.