Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Dubai | Doha | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F)▲ | 24°C (75°F) | Dubai |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 16°C (61°F) | 16°C (61°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 1 days▲ | 2 days | Dubai |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 7 mm▲ | 14 mm | Dubai |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h▲ | 22 km/h | 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 Doha sees 10 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.
Dubai sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Doha is also comfortable at 24°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dubai is the stronger choice 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.
Doha averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
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.
Doha sees 14 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Dubai the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 16°C, 1 rain days
Highs of 24°C, lows of 16°C, 2 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Dubai | Doha | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 24°C | 2d | 22°C | 2d |
| Feb | 25°C | 2d | 23°C | 2d |
| Mar | 29°C | 2d | 27°C | 2d |
| Apr | 33°C | 1d | 32°C | 1d |
| May | 38°C | 0d | 38°C | 0d |
| Jun | 40°C | 0d | 40°C | 0d |
| Jul | 41°C | 0d | 41°C | 0d |
| Aug | 42°C | 0d | 41°C | 0d |
| Sep | 39°C | 0d | 39°C | 0d |
| Oct | 36°C | 0d | 35°C | 0d |
| Nov | 30°C | 1d | 29°C | 1d |
| Dec | 26°C | 1d | 24°C | 2d |
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