Oman Weather & Climate 2026

BWh Hot Desert

Monthly climate averages for Muscat. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Oman experiences average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 1 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.

Drier season: Feb–Dec Wetter season: Jan–Apr

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 9.9/10 Feb 9.8/10 Mar 8.9/10 Apr 6.1/10 May 4.4/10 Jun 2.8/10 Jul 1.8/10 Aug 1.9/10 Sep 3.6/10 Oct 6/10 Nov 8.9/10 Dec 9.9/10

Key figures

Climate Score
6.2/10
Best: January, February, March, November, December
UV Index
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Low
Temperature 34°C / 27°C
Feels Like 36°C / 28°C
Rainy Days 1
Rainfall 7 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 51%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 19°C
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Hottest Month
40°C
June
Avg Low33°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
18°C
January
Avg High26°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High40°C
Avg Low33°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
May (Gusts 38)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:20
Daylight 13.6h
Sunset 18:55

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Oman

Weather changes by city, coast, elevation, and region. Use these live previews for populated places in Oman, then open a city page for the full forecast.

Muscat

Population: 797K

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Seeb

Population: 470.9K

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Bawshar

Population: 383.3K

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‘Ibrī

Population: 163.5K

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Şalālah

Population: 163.1K

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Şaḩam

Population: 140K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 33°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 best months

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

48°C 42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 5 mm 10 mm 15 mm 20 mm 25 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

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Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h 9h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

32°C 28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 18°C
Feels Like
26°C / 18°C
Rain
2days (14 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
59% Moderate
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February best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 20°C
Feels Like
29°C / 20°C
Rain
1days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
59% Moderate
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March best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 23°C
Feels Like
32°C / 23°C
Rain
2days (7 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
47% Moderate
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April
Fair
Temp
35°C / 28°C
Feels Like
37°C / 28°C
Rain
2days (15 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
40% Comfortable
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May
Poor
Temp
39°C / 32°C
Feels Like
41°C / 32°C
Rain
1days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
12h Excellent
Humidity
35% Comfortable
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June
Poor
Temp
40°C / 33°C
Feels Like
45°C / 36°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
43% Moderate
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July
Poor
Temp
38°C / 33°C
Feels Like
44°C / 38°C
Rain
1days (12 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
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August
Poor
Temp
38°C / 32°C
Feels Like
43°C / 37°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
56% Moderate
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September
Poor
Temp
37°C / 30°C
Feels Like
42°C / 33°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
52% Moderate
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October
Fair
Temp
35°C / 27°C
Feels Like
38°C / 28°C
Rain
1days (17 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
50% Moderate
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November best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 23°C
Feels Like
33°C / 24°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
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December best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 20°C
Feels Like
28°C / 20°C
Rain
1days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
61% Muggy
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January best 26°C / 18°C 26°C / 18°C 2days (14 mm) Excellent 10.2h Excellent 59% Moderate Excellent View Details
February best 28°C / 20°C 29°C / 20°C 1days (6 mm) Excellent 10.7h Excellent 59% Moderate Excellent View Details
March best 31°C / 23°C 32°C / 23°C 2days (7 mm) Excellent 11.1h Excellent 47% Moderate Excellent View Details
April 35°C / 28°C 37°C / 28°C 2days (15 mm) Excellent 11.7h Excellent 40% Comfortable Fair View Details
May 39°C / 32°C 41°C / 32°C 1days (3 mm) Excellent 12h Excellent 35% Comfortable Poor View Details
June 40°C / 33°C 45°C / 36°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12.2h Excellent 43% Moderate Poor View Details
July 38°C / 33°C 44°C / 38°C 1days (12 mm) Excellent 11.3h Excellent 55% Moderate Poor View Details
August 38°C / 32°C 43°C / 37°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.4h Excellent 56% Moderate Poor View Details
September 37°C / 30°C 42°C / 33°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.9h Excellent 52% Moderate Poor View Details
October 35°C / 27°C 38°C / 28°C 1days (17 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 50% Moderate Fair View Details
November best 31°C / 23°C 33°C / 24°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 10.4h Excellent 55% Moderate Excellent View Details
December best 27°C / 20°C 28°C / 20°C 1days (6 mm) Excellent 9.9h Good 61% Muggy Excellent View Details

Best Time to Visit Oman (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Oman are January, February, March, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Muscat, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Oman is June, with average daytime highs of 40°C (104°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Oman is January, with average overnight lows of 18°C (65°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Oman is October, averaging 17mm of precipitation across 1 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Oman receives approximately 134 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Muscat.
The least favorable months to visit Oman are June, July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, November, December instead.
Average humidity in Oman is 51%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Oman are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Oman averages 20 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 20%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Oman is 19°C (66°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Oman has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Oman ranges from 28°C (82°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Oman, with a climate score of 2.8/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Oman, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 40°C (104°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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