Oman weather in January

Planning a journey to Oman this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Oman in January?

January in Oman generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. January is a winter month.

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Khasab to 28°C in Al Wāşil. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Al Wāşil and 19°C in Khasab. During this period, Muscat experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Duqm with an average of 2.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Musandam Fjords with 46 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Muscat. Meanwhile, Muscat enjoys approximately 269 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oman in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Oman climate page.

Where to go in Oman in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Oman on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Oman

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Oman?

Average weather in Muscat

In January Muscat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Muscat
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26°C 
20°C 
270 hours 
13 mm 
2 days 
25°C 
19°C 
269 hours 
18 mm 
1 day 
26°C 
20°C 
245 hours 
10 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Muscat

Average weather in Salalah

In January Salalah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Salalah
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28°C 
20°C 
297 hours 
3.9 mm 
0 days 
26°C 
18°C 
290 hours 
3.2 mm 
1 day 
27°C 
19°C 
257 hours 
3 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Salalah

Average weather in Sur

In January Sur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sur
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26°C 
20°C 
11 mm 
2 days 
24°C 
19°C 
15 mm 
1 day 
26°C 
20°C 
8.3 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Sur

Average weather in Seeb

In January Seeb generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Seeb
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26°C 
21°C 
265 hours 
14 mm 
2 days 
24°C 
20°C 
271 hours 
17 mm 
1 day 
25°C 
20°C 
246 hours 
8.9 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Seeb

Average weather in Sohar

In January Sohar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sohar
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27°C 
20°C 
257 hours 
13 mm 
1 day 
25°C 
18°C 
268 hours 
12 mm 
1 day 
26°C 
19°C 
228 hours 
9.2 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Sohar

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Is January the best time to visit Oman?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Oman with overall perfect 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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