Muscat vs Abu Dhabi

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

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Abu Dhabi is the stronger choice in December.

Muscat reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Abu Dhabi 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.

Muscat receives approximately 14 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Abu Dhabi sees 5 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Abu Dhabi the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.