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Muscat Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Muscat experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to warm weather. The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Muscat is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 19°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Muscat is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 89 mm. Muscat can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 18 mm of precipitation over a single rainy day.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Muscat Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Muscat experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.6 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 8.2 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Muscat

Wed   Jan 15
25°C | 19°C
NW 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
24°C | 17°C
NE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
25°C | 18°C
NE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Muscat in Oman

During the months of January and February you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Muscat?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Muscat?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Muscat?
    January tops the wettest month list with 18 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Muscat?
    September is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Muscat?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 348 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.