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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Muscat.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 67%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
June has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 18 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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.
