Weather in August in Oman
Planning a getaway to Oman this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Oman in August?
Oman offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Masirah Island at 27°C to very hot in Al Buraymī at 43°C. At night it cools down to 31°C in Al Buraymī and 24°C in Masirah Island. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Khasab with an average of 0.1 mm to low rainfall in Mirbāţ with 19 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Muscat enjoys approximately 278 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at August's conditions in Oman, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Oman's yearly weather, check out our Oman climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Oman?
Muscat
In August Muscat generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Salalah
In August Salalah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sur
In August Sur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Seeb
In August Seeb generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sohar
In August Sohar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Oman?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Oman with overall tolerable weather in Muscat.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Muscat. On the other hand, the weather in May, June and July tend to be unpleasant.
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