Dubai vs Abu Dhabi

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.

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

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

Dubai reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Abu Dhabi averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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.

Dubai receives approximately 7 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Abu Dhabi sees 5 mm over 1 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

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