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Oman weather in October

Are you planning a trip to Oman in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Oman in October?

October in Oman generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

During the day the temperature is warm in Masirah Island at 29°C and very warm in Al Wāşil at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Al Wāşil and 26°C in Masirah Island. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Al Buraymī with an average of 0.5 mm to low rainfall in Mirbāţ with 13 mm. Meanwhile, Muscat enjoys approximately 317 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Oman for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Oman climate page.

Where to go in Oman in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Oman on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Oman

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Oman?

Average weather in Muscat

In October Muscat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Muscat
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34°C 
29°C 
305 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
33°C 
27°C 
317 hours 
1 mm 
0 days 
29°C 
23°C 
292 hours 
11 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Muscat

Average weather in Salalah

In October Salalah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Salalah
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29°C 
24°C 
188 hours 
16 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
24°C 
314 hours 
9.7 mm 
0 days 
30°C 
22°C 
305 hours 
11 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Salalah

Average weather in Sur

In October Sur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sur
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34°C 
27°C 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
32°C 
26°C 
4.6 mm 
0 days 
28°C 
23°C 
10 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Sur

Average weather in Seeb

In October Seeb generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Seeb
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34°C 
29°C 
301 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
33°C 
28°C 
315 hours 
0.7 mm 
0 days 
29°C 
24°C 
289 hours 
9.3 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Seeb

Average weather in Sohar

In October Sohar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sohar
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36°C 
29°C 
276 hours 
0.7 mm 
0 days 
34°C 
27°C 
283 hours 
2.6 mm 
0 days 
30°C 
23°C 
255 hours 
6.4 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Sohar

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Is October the best time to visit Oman?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Oman. Typically, the climate in Muscat is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Muscat. On the other hand, the months of May, June and July tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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