Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Oman this May.
Oman, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 30°C (86°F) in Masirah Island to 42°C (108°F) in Al Wāşil. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Al Wāşil and 27°C (81°F) in Masirah Island. May falls during the summer season.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Muscat typically peak at 36°C (97°F) in May, putting it in the extremely high range.
Muscat sees nighttime lows close to 30°C (86°F) in May.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Al Wāşil is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 42°C (108°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 28°C (82°F).
Our database indicates that in May, Masirah Island is the city with the coolest temperatures in Oman. You can expect daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows close to 27°C (81°F).
Muscat enjoys close to 348 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Salalah this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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