Muscat vs Dubai

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.

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

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

Muscat reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Dubai averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.

Muscat receives approximately 18 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Dubai sees 17 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Dubai the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.

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