Weather in January in Oman
Are you planning a trip a to Oman in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oman, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Muscat usually sees around 269 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Oman's conditions throughout the year, check out our Oman climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Oman, check out our Oman's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Oman?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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