When to go
The Best Time to Visit Muscat
Month-by-month climate data for Muscat, Oman — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
October–April. Gulf winter is glorious — 25-30°C, wadi water still warm. May–September exceeds 40°C.
Warmest in Muscat: Jun (39°C / 102°F) · Coolest: Jan (24°C / 75°F) · Wettest: Jan (~4 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Muscat climate, month by month
January
24° / 17°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
February
26° / 19°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
March
30° / 22°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
April
34° / 25°C
~1 rain days
Good
May
38° / 29°C
~0 rain days
Fair
June
39° / 31°C
~0 rain days
Fair
July
38° / 31°C
~2 rain days
Fair
August
37° / 29°C
~0 rain days
Fair
September
36° / 28°C
~0 rain days
Good
October
33° / 26°C
~1 rain days
Good
November
30° / 23°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
December
26° / 19°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
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