Muscat vs Dubai

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.

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

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.

Dubai averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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.

Dubai sees 4 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Dubai the drier option by 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.

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