Muscat weather in January (Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman)

What can you expect from the weather in Muscat during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Muscat the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Muscat in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. While this month ranks highest for annual rainfall, the precipitation averages are still quite light. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 269 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Muscat climate page with graphs.

 

Muscat, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
SunshineSunshine 269 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Oman in January

Find out more about the weather in Oman in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Muscat in January?

For visitors traveling to Muscat, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Muscat.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Oman? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Oman. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.