Winter
Dec → Feb24 to 26°
nights 17 to 19°
- 2 rainy days · 12 mm
- 10.2 h of sun
- sea 25°
When is the best time to visit Oman?
- Jan24°recommended
- Feb26°recommended
- Mar30°recommended
- Apr34°recommended
- May38°fair
- Jun39°not recommended
- Jul38°not recommended
- Aug37°not recommended
- Sep36°fair
- Oct33°recommended
- Nov30°recommended
- Dec26°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Oman, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 17° | 10.1 h | 18 mm | 4 d | 24° | ✓ |
| February | 26° | 19° | 10.6 h | 11 mm | 1 d | 24° | ✓ |
| March | 30° | 22° | 10.8 h | 4 mm | 1 d | 25° | ✓ |
| April | 34° | 25° | 11.6 h | 12 mm | 1 d | 27° | ✓ |
| May | 38° | 29° | 11.9 h | 0 mm | 0 d | 30° | |
| June | 39° | 31° | 11.9 h | 0 mm | 0 d | 33° | |
| July | 38° | 31° | 10.9 h | 16 mm | 2 d | 32° | |
| August | 37° | 29° | 11.2 h | 0 mm | 0 d | 30° | |
| September | 36° | 28° | 11.7 h | 0 mm | 0 d | 31° | |
| October | 33° | 26° | 10.9 h | 27 mm | 1 d | 31° | ✓ |
| November | 30° | 23° | 10.2 h | 4 mm | 2 d | 29° | ✓ |
| December | 26° | 19° | 9.9 h | 7 mm | 1 d | 26° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Oman, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Muscat) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May30 to 38°
nights 22 to 29°
- 1 rainy days · 5 mm
- 11.4 h of sun
- sea 27°
Summer
Jun → Aug37 to 39°
nights 29 to 31°
- 1 rainy days · 5 mm
- 11.3 h of sun
- sea 32°
Autumn
Sep → Nov30 to 36°
nights 23 to 28°
- 1 rainy days · 10 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
- sea 30°
Book early for October to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Oman, month by month
EventsSalalah KhareefJuly to SeptemberMuscat FestivalJanuary to FebruaryTurtle nesting at Ras Al JinzJune to SeptemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Beach & swimming: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: January, February, December
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Oman, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- July to SeptemberSalalah Khareef big crowds
The monsoon cloaks Dhofar in mist and greenery, the waterfalls flow and families from the Gulf come down in search of cooler air.
- January to FebruaryMuscat Festival
Crafts, shows and illuminated parks take over several sites in the capital for about a month in winter.
- June to SeptemberTurtle nesting at Ras Al Jinz
Green turtles haul themselves up the beach at night to lay their eggs, peaking in summer, under strict supervision by the reserve's rangers.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended24°17° at night
- 18 mm · 4 d
- 10.1 h
- sea 24°
High season, book early
February
Recommended26°19° at night
- 11 mm · 1 d
- 10.6 h
- sea 24°
High season, book early
March
Recommended30°22° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended34°25° at night
- 12 mm · 1 d
- 11.6 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair38°29° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 11.9 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended39°31° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 11.9 h
- sea 33°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended38°31° at night
- 16 mm · 2 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 32°
Busy, without the crush
August
Not recommended37°29° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 11.2 h
- sea 30°
Busy, without the crush
September
Fair36°28° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 11.7 h
- sea 31°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended33°26° at night
- 27 mm · 1 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 31°
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended30°23° at night
- 4 mm · 2 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended26°19° at night
- 7 mm · 1 d
- 9.9 h
- sea 26°
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 18 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
February. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (11 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
March. 30 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 29 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 39 °C at the warmest of the day, 31 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 33 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 31 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 32 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 29 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 28 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 31 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. Hardly any rain (27 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 31 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
November. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oman?
October to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 24 to 34 °C, with 2 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Muscat).
Which month should you avoid in Oman?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 16 mm over 2 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Muscat).
What is the hottest month in Oman?
June, with 39 °C on average in the afternoon and 31 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Muscat).
What is the coldest month in Oman?
January, with 24 °C at best during the day and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Muscat).
What is the driest month in Oman?
May: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 27 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Oman?
May, with 11.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Oman?
The water never drops below 22 °C: from 24 to 33 °C depending on the month (warmest in June), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Muscat).
When is the best time to hike in Oman?
January, February, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Muscat), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Oman?
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Muscat).
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