Verdict: Excellent month
Muscat Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Muscat — highs around 24°C (75°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is occasional — about 4 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Muscat.
Average high
24°C / 75°F
Average low
17°C / 63°F
Rain days
~4
Precipitation
18 mm
What to pack for Muscat in January
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Muscat: Jun (39°C / 102°F) · Coolest: Jan (24°C / 75°F) · Wettest: Jan (~4 rain days)
24°
17°
Jan
26°
19°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
34°
25°
Apr
38°
29°
May
39°
31°
Jun
38°
31°
Jul
37°
29°
Aug
36°
28°
Sep
33°
26°
Oct
30°
23°
Nov
26°
19°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)