When to go
The Best Time to Visit Muscat
Month-by-month climate data for Muscat, Oman — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Muscat— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
October–April. Gulf winter is glorious — 25-30°C, wadi water still warm. May–September exceeds 40°C.
Warmest in Muscat: Jun (39°C / 102°F) · Coolest: Jan (24°C / 75°F) · Wettest: Jan (~4 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Muscat climate, month by month
January
24° / 17°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
February
26° / 19°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
March
30° / 22°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
April
34° / 25°C
~1 rain days
Good
May
38° / 29°C
~0 rain days
Fair
June
39° / 31°C
~0 rain days
Fair
July
38° / 31°C
~2 rain days
Fair
August
37° / 29°C
~0 rain days
Fair
September
36° / 28°C
~0 rain days
Good
October
33° / 26°C
~1 rain days
Good
November
30° / 23°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
December
26° / 19°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
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