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 10 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 26°C. Muscat is also comfortable at 25°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.

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 7 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 7 mm of total precipitation.

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