Oman weather in May
Planning a getaway to Oman this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Oman in May?
Oman has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect very warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. In May, it is summer.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Masirah Island to 42°C in Al Wāşil. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Al Wāşil and 27°C in Masirah Island. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Khasab with an average of 0.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Mirbāţ with 59 mm. Meanwhile, Muscat enjoys close to 348 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oman in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Oman climate page.
Where to go in Oman in May
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Oman?
Muscat
In May Muscat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Salalah
In May Salalah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Sur
In May Sur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Seeb
In May Seeb generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Sohar
In May Sohar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oman.
Is May the best time to visit Oman?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Muscat, May may not be the ideal time to visit Oman.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Muscat. The weather in May, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Oman.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Oman? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Oman.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.