Al Batinah Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Al Batinah, Oman in January.

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Sohar Barka Al Khuwayrīyah

Planning a getaway to Al Batinah, Oman this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Al Batinah in January

Al Batinah, Oman is a region in Oman. January in Al Batinah generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Sohar. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Sohar.

To explore the conditions in Al Batinah, Oman in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 12 mm (0.5 in) in Sohar.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Sohar gets approximately 268 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Al Batinah by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Al Batinah — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sohar)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April33°C (91°F) May38°C (100°F) This monthJune38°C (100°F) July38°C (100°F) August37°C (99°F) September36°C (97°F) October34°C (93°F) November30°C (86°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Al Batinah in January

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

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 Al Batinah

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Al Batinah, Oman?

Temperature range in Al Batinah (January)

Precipitation variation in Al Batinah (January)

Sohar

In January Sohar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
268 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Barka

In January Barka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
271 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Al Khuwayrīyah

In January Al Khuwayrīyah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
268 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Oman January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Oman in our climate database (1978 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Oman dropped to -5°C (23°F) in Ibri on January 24, 2012.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Oman was 11°C (52°F) in Nizwa on January 5, 2001.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Al Batinah in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sohar 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Barka 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Al Khuwayrīyah 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Al Batinah weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Al Batinah, Oman in January?

Al Batinah, Oman typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Sohar average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Al Batinah, Oman in January?

In Sohar, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

Does Al Batinah, Oman get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Al Batinah, Oman. Sohar averages only about 12 mm (0.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Al Batinah, Oman?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Al Batinah, Oman with overall perfect weather in Sohar. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Sohar. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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