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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.1°C | 16.8°C | 12.7 mm | 3 | 10.1 h | 17.7 km/h | 24°C |
| Feb | 25.6°C | 18.1°C | 4.8 mm | 1 | 10.7 h | 18.4 km/h | 23.6°C |
| Mar | 29°C | 21.3°C | 12.8 mm | 2 | 10.9 h | 18.8 km/h | 25.5°C |
| Apr | 33.9°C | 25.6°C | 2.9 mm | 1 | 11.7 h | 18.9 km/h | 27.2°C |
| May | 38°C | 29.1°C | 0.7 mm | 0 | 11.9 h | 19.7 km/h | 30.4°C |
| Jun | 38.5°C | 30.4°C | 0.5 mm | 0 | 12.0 h | 18.5 km/h | 32.5°C |
| Jul | 37.5°C | 30.6°C | 8 mm | 1 | 11.1 h | 17.9 km/h | 31.5°C |
| Aug | 36.7°C | 28.9°C | 0 mm | 0 | 11.3 h | 16.8 km/h | 30.9°C |
| Sep | 35.7°C | 27.6°C | 0 mm | 0 | 11.8 h | 16.7 km/h | 30.9°C |
| Oct | 33.4°C | 25.4°C | 12.3 mm | 1 | 10.9 h | 16.9 km/h | 31.4°C |
| Nov | 29.1°C | 21.7°C | 7 mm | 1 | 10.2 h | 17.4 km/h | 28.7°C |
| Dec | 25.7°C | 18.6°C | 12.4 mm | 1 | 9.9 h | 15.9 km/h | 26.4°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Muscat
Muscat (Oman) has a hot arid desert climate with an annual average of around 28 °C. Daytime highs average 32 °C, while nights cool to about 25 °C. The destination sees roughly 74 mm of rainfall per year and 11 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Oman's elegant capital — the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the old harbour quarter of Mutrah with its souk and the rugged Hajar Mountains coastline.
With summer highs up to 38.5 °C in June, the heat is overwhelming for most travellers. Cooler and far more pleasant: January through spring — mild days and crisp starlit nights. Rainfall, at only 74 mm a year, is essentially a non-issue.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (3 rainy days), driest month is May (0).
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Frequently asked questions about Muscat
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
The best time to visit Muscat: December to February – best in February (avg. 21.9 °C, 1 rainy day). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Muscat?
The warmest month is June with an average of 34.5 °C and daytime highs around 38.5 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 20.5 °C and night-time lows around 16.8 °C.
How many rainy days does Muscat have?
January has the most rainy days with 3 rainy days. The driest month is May with 0 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Muscat?
The water is warmest in June at an average of 32.5 °C and coolest in February at 23.6 °C.