Abu Dhabi vs Dubai

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dubai edges ahead as the better destination in December. Dubai offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Abu Dhabi sees 10 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.

Abu Dhabi sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Dubai is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in December.

Abu Dhabi reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dubai averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Abu Dhabi receives approximately 5 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Dubai sees 7 mm over 1 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Humidity also differs: Abu Dhabi averages 78% while Dubai sits at 70%. Abu Dhabi will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.