Sohar Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sohar, Al Batinah, Oman. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Sohar is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 69 mm (2.7 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Despite minor fluctuations, Sohar enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In March, you can expect around 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation, while in August, Sohar receives about 0.6 mm (0.02 in).

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 231 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 37°C (99°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sohar Temperature page.

Sohar's average annual precipitation is 69 mm (2.7 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Sohar's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sohar Climate page.