Dubai vs Amsterdam

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Amsterdam edges ahead as the better destination in July. Amsterdam offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 14 rain days, while Dubai sees 12 sunshine hours and 0 rain days.

Dubai can feel quite hot at 41°C, so plan for heat. Amsterdam is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dubai is the stronger choice in July.

Dubai reaches an average high of 41°C (106°F) and drops to 29°C (84°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Amsterdam averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. There is a notable 20°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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

Dubai receives approximately 3 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during July. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Amsterdam sees 84 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Dubai the drier option by 14 rain days and 81 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Dubai averages 70% while Amsterdam sits at 65%. Dubai will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.