Weather in October in Oman
Are you planning a trip a to Oman in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Oman in October?
October in Oman generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Masirah Island at 29°C and very hot in Al Wāşil at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Al Wāşil and 26°C in Masirah Island. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Al Buraymī with an average of 0.5 mm to low rainfall in Mirbāţ with 13 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Muscat enjoys approximately 317 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Oman for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Oman climate page.
Where to go in Oman in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Oman?
Muscat
In October Muscat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Salalah
In October Salalah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Sur
In October Sur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Seeb
In October Seeb generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Sohar
In October Sohar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Oman?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Oman. Typically, the climate in Muscat is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Muscat. On the other hand, the months of May, June and July tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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