Al Batinah Weather in May

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

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Sohar Barka Al Khuwayrīyah

Planning a journey to Al Batinah, Oman this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Al Batinah in May

Al Batinah, Oman is a region in Oman. May in Al Batinah generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. May falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) in Sohar. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Al Batinah, Oman, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.9 mm (0.04 in) in Sohar.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Sohar gets approximately 321 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) June38°C (100°F) This monthJuly38°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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Al Batinah, Oman?

Temperature range in Al Batinah (May)

Precipitation variation in Al Batinah (May)

Sohar

In May Sohar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
38°C (100°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
321 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sohar →

Barka

In May Barka generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
36°C (97°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
350 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Barka →

Al Khuwayrīyah

In May Al Khuwayrīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
37°C (99°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
321 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
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In our records: Oman May extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Oman reached 51°C (124°F) in Sharqiya Sands on May 30, 2017.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sohar 38°C (100°F) 29°C (84°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Barka 36°C (97°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Al Khuwayrīyah 37°C (99°F) 29°C (84°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)

Al Batinah weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Al Batinah, Oman brings poor weather. In Sohar, daytime temperatures are typically around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime lows hover near 29°C (84°F).

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

Sohar averages a daytime maximum of 38°C (100°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 29°C (84°F).

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

Not particularly. Sohar averages just 0.9 mm (0.04 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Al Batinah, Oman.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Al Batinah, Oman due to the typically unpleasant weather in Sohar.

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

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