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Al Sharqiyah Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Al Sharqiyah, Oman in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Al Sharqiyah in January

Al Sharqiyah, Oman is a region in Oman. January in Al Sharqiyah generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Musandam Fjords to 28°C (82°F) in Al Wāşil. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Al Wāşil and 16°C (61°F) in Musandam Fjords. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Sur.

For a closer look at conditions across Al Sharqiyah, Oman, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Al Wāşil with an average of 4.6 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Musandam Fjords with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Explore Al Sharqiyah by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February26°C (79°F) March28°C (82°F) April32°C (90°F) May36°C (97°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October32°C (90°F) November28°C (82°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Al Sharqiyah in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Sharqiyah

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

Temperature range in Al Sharqiyah (January)

Precipitation variation in Al Sharqiyah (January)

Sur

In January Sur 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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sur →

Al Wāşil

In January Al Wāşil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Wāşil →

Ibrā

In January Ibrā generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ibrā →

Shāhiq

In January Shāhiq generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Shāhiq →

Al Ḩadd

In January Al Ḩadd generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Al Sharqiyah, in Oman.

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 Sharqiyah in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sur 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Al Wāşil 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Ibrā 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Shāhiq 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Al Ḩadd 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Musandam Fjords 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Al Sharqiyah weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Al Sharqiyah, Oman in January. The popular destination of Sur averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sur peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in January, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Al Sharqiyah, Oman during January, with Sur averaging close to 15 mm (0.6 in).

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Al Sharqiyah, Oman with overall perfect weather in Sur.

On average, the best time to visit Al Sharqiyah, Oman is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sur. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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