Climate and Average Weather in Oman
Oman has a warm desert climate and along the coast you will experience great humidity in summer. Temperatures during summer may exceed 50°C. The average monthly maximum temperature in the capital Muscat varies between 40°C in June and 25°C in January. The average annual rainfall is only 80 mm to 100 mm.In the north of the country, some areas of the northern Hajar mountains receive an annual average rainfall of 460 mm. The southern region of Dhofar has milder temperatures and a more temperate climate, with heavy monsoon rains between June and September. In this region annually more than 750 mm of rain falls. The best time to visit Oman are the winter months between November and March.
Are you interested in more detailed weather and climate information for various cities in Oman?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.