Dubai vs Muscat

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dubai edges ahead as the better destination in December. Dubai offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Muscat sees 10 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Dubai sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Muscat is also comfortable at 25°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dubai is the stronger choice in December. Muscat receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Dubai reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Muscat 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 4 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Muscat sees 14 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Dubai the drier option by 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Dubai averages 35% while Muscat sits at 78%. Muscat will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.