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Oman Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oman in March.

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Are you planning a trip a to Oman in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Oman in March

March in Oman generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Khasab at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Al Wāşil at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Al Wāşil and 21°C (70°F) in Khasab.

For a closer look at conditions across Oman, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Masirah Island with an average of 4.2 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Musandam Fjords with 39 mm (1.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Muscat sees close to 279 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Oman in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Oman.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Oman

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Oman?

Temperature range in Oman (March)

Precipitation variation in Oman (March)

Muscat

In March Muscat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
279 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Muscat →

Salalah

In March Salalah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
297 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Salalah →

Sur

In March Sur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sur →

Seeb

In March Seeb generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
280 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Seeb →

Sohar

In March Sohar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
231 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sohar →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oman in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Muscat 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Salalah 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Nizwa 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Al Buraymī 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Mirbāţ 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Masirah Island 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)

Oman weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oman in March?

Oman typically experiences perfect weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Muscat average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Oman in March?

In Muscat, the average daytime high in March is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

Does Oman get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Muscat averages just 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Oman.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Oman?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Oman with overall perfect weather in Muscat.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Muscat. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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