Best time to visit Oman
The best time to visit Oman is during winter, from December to February, when the weather is sunny and pleasantly warm on the coast, and mild to warm in the desert and mountains.
Oman weather
Oman has a hot, tropical desert climate, with some summer rains in the mountain areas. Summer is very hot and humid. The khareef wind, between mid-June and late August, brings some relief.
The Al Hajar Mountain range, including Jebel Akhdar, is a few degrees cooler throughout the year.
Here are the averages for Muscat, the capital.
Which is the hottest month in Oman?
The hottest month in Muscat is usually June, with an average high temperature of 39°C (102°F), with scorching heat and a low of 30°C (86°F).
The hot season lasts from May through July, with an average daily high temperature above 36°C (96°F); although April through October is still very hot.
Which is the coldest month in Oman?
The coldest month of the year in Oman is January, with an average high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 16°C (60°F).
The cool season lasts from early-December to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 27°C (80°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Oman?
The sunniest month in Oman is usually November with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 87% of daylight hours.
The amount of sunshine in Oman is good year-round: blue, sunny skies are the norm.
When is the sea warmest in Oman?
The Gulf of Oman is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea is usually at its warmest in Oman in June when water temperatures average 31°C (87°F), which is very pleasant for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from mid-May to early-October, with an average temperature above 30°C (86°F).
The time of year with cooler water lasts from late-December to late-March, with an average temperature below 25°C (77°F). February has the coolest water with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F), which is still warm enough for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Oman?
It never rains much in Muscat. February is usually the wettest month in Oman with 25mm (1in) of rainfall on average, which is distributed across three days.
The rainy period of the year lasts from early-January to early-April. Rainfall usually occurs in the form of brief, intense showers.
Which is the windiest month in Oman?
The windiest month of the year in Oman is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from January to mid-June, with average wind speeds of more than 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-June through December. The calmest month of the year in Oman is November, with an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Oman.
Oman Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 65 | 65 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 65 | 70 |
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| 6 | 8 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 20 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 5 | 10 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
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Holiday seasons
High Season: November and mid-March, with December and January the busiest months.
Low season: May to September during the summer months when hotel prices are usually at a discount.
Source: Meteorological data for Muscat, Oman is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Oman Directorate General of Meteorology at the closest weather station: Muscat International Airport (MCT), located 13km (8mi) west of Muscat.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Oman: 10 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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