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Oman's national averages run from 26 °C in January to 41 °C in June, with rainfall between 1 mm in September and 12 mm in May and 7.8–10.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and December. Its 11 regions span 30–36 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Muscat
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Muscat
- Area
- 311,196 km²
Best months to visit
When Oman shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2 | 14.5 | 11.4 | 29.2 |
| February | 28.4 | 16.0 | 12.2 | 32.3 |
| March | 32.3 | 19.4 | 15.8 | 36.1 |
| April | 36.4 | 23.4 | 20.2 | 39.6 |
| May | 39.5 | 26.6 | 24.4 | 42.6 |
| June | 41.4 | 28.3 | 26.2 | 44.1 |
| July | 39.8 | 28.1 | 25.7 | 43.1 |
| August | 39.5 | 27.3 | 24.6 | 42.3 |
| September | 37.9 | 25.5 | 23.8 | 40.6 |
| October | 35.0 | 22.9 | 19.9 | 38.0 |
| November | 30.9 | 19.5 | 16.8 | 33.5 |
| December | 27.3 | 16.2 | 13.4 | 30.1 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 7 |
| April | 5 |
| May | 12 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 10 |
| August | 4 |
| September | 1 |
| October | 6 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 3 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.9 |
| February | 10.2 |
| March | 10.3 |
| April | 10.5 |
| May | 10.4 |
| June | 9.4 |
| July | 7.8 |
| August | 7.9 |
| September | 8.9 |
| October | 9.7 |
| November | 9.9 |
| December | 9.6 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 | 7.8 | 19.2 |
| February | 12.9 | 8.4 | 19.1 |
| March | 13.8 | 9.4 | 20.4 |
| April | 13.9 | 10.0 | 18.1 |
| May | 15.0 | 11.2 | 18.4 |
| June | 15.1 | 12.2 | 18.7 |
| July | 16.9 | 13.3 | 21.4 |
| August | 15.6 | 12.1 | 19.6 |
| September | 13.2 | 10.8 | 15.9 |
| October | 11.2 | 8.9 | 14.6 |
| November | 10.6 | 8.3 | 14.1 |
| December | 11.2 | 7.9 | 16.7 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Oman
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Oman, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- At its bestGreen turtle nesting, Ras al Jinz
At its best June–September
Sources: rasaljinz-turtlereserve.com, oman-spirit.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Oman
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Month by month
A year in Oman, in order
- JanJanuary26.2°C · 3 mm · 9.9 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.4°C · 2 mm · 10.2 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 2 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 2 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch32.3°C · 7 mm · 10.3 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 7 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 7 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril36.4°C · 5 mm · 10.5 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 5 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 5 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay39.5°C · 12 mm · 10.4 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 12 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 12 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune41.4°C · 1 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 41 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 41 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly39.8°C · 10 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 10 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 10 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust39.5°C · 4 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 4 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 4 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember37.9°C · 1 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 38 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 38 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober35.0°C · 6 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 6 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 6 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember30.9°C · 1 mm · 9.9 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.3°C · 3 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
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