Dubai (United Arab Emirates) vs Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) has a higher monthly mean temperature than Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) in every month of the year.
| Key monthly differences | Dubai | Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Warmest months (mean temperature) (°C) | July: 35.93 | July: 18.28 |
| Coolest months (mean temperature) (°C) | January: 18.89 | January: -5.25 |
| Months with the lowest daily rainfall average (mm/day) | June: 0.00 | February: 0.34 |
| Months with the most daily sunshine (hours/day) | June: 12.22 | June: 13.53 |
Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 17.23 °C (June); the largest is 25.11 °C (March).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 17.03 °C in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and 23.52 °C in Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) has a higher daily rainfall average in 1 months and Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) in 11; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) has more average sunshine hours per day in 10 months and Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) in 2; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Data and measurement guide
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
- Dubai (United Arab Emirates) — Reference period: 2013–2023
- Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) — Reference period: 2013–2023
Monthly climate data
Difference: Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) minus Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Temperature °C
| Month | Dubai | Saint Petersburg | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.89 | -5.25 | -24.14 |
| Feb | 20.24 | -3.67 | -23.91 |
| Mar | 23.34 | -1.77 | -25.11 |
| Apr | 27.48 | 3.88 | -23.60 |
| May | 31.24 | 11.14 | -20.10 |
| Jun | 33.89 | 16.66 | -17.23 |
| Jul | 35.93 | 18.28 | -17.65 |
| Aug | 35.69 | 17.36 | -18.33 |
| Sep | 33.20 | 12.23 | -20.96 |
| Oct | 29.66 | 5.82 | -23.84 |
| Nov | 25.21 | 1.17 | -24.04 |
| Dec | 21.14 | -2.25 | -23.39 |
| ⌀ Month | 27.99 | 6.13 | -21.86 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Dubai | Saint Petersburg | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.16 | 1.04 | -8.12 |
| Feb | 9.76 | 2.55 | -7.21 |
| Mar | 10.34 | 6.57 | -3.77 |
| Apr | 10.87 | 9.50 | -1.37 |
| May | 11.94 | 11.83 | -0.11 |
| Jun | 12.22 | 13.53 | 1.31 |
| Jul | 11.47 | 12.52 | 1.05 |
| Aug | 11.17 | 10.51 | -0.66 |
| Sep | 11.01 | 7.58 | -3.42 |
| Oct | 10.21 | 4.30 | -5.91 |
| Nov | 9.79 | 1.37 | -8.41 |
| Dec | 9.35 | 0.62 | -8.74 |
| ⌀ Month | 10.61 | 6.83 | -3.78 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Dubai | Saint Petersburg | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.84 | 0.35 | -0.49 |
| Feb | 0.20 | 0.34 | 0.13 |
| Mar | 0.37 | 0.51 | 0.14 |
| Apr | 0.13 | 1.16 | 1.03 |
| May | 0.01 | 1.83 | 1.83 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 1.91 | 1.90 |
| Jul | 0.07 | 2.74 | 2.67 |
| Aug | 0.03 | 3.28 | 3.25 |
| Sep | 0.02 | 1.90 | 1.88 |
| Oct | 0.06 | 2.03 | 1.97 |
| Nov | 0.21 | 1.25 | 1.04 |
| Dec | 0.23 | 0.54 | 0.31 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.18 | 1.49 | 1.31 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Dubai | Saint Petersburg | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 7.94 | 7.94 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 8.71 | 8.71 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 4.77 | 4.77 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 3.16 | 3.16 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.87 | 0.87 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 4.53 | 4.53 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 7.98 | 7.98 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 3.19 | 3.19 |
