Average Monthly Sunshine in Muscat

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Muscat receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Muscat vary. From a high of 348 hours in May, to a low of 245 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.6 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 8.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Muscat’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Muscat enjoys an average of 3500 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

January, Muscat’s wettest month, receives 12 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Muscat Precipitation page.