Dubai vs Muscat

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

Dubai sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Muscat is also comfortable at 24°C.

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

Dubai reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Muscat averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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 January.

Dubai receives approximately 17 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during January. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Muscat sees 18 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Dubai the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.

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