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Al Sharqiyah Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Al Sharqiyah, Oman this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Al Sharqiyah in May

Al Sharqiyah, Oman is a region in Oman. May in Al Sharqiyah generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation. During May, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very warm in Al Ḩadd at 34°C (93°F) and very hot in Al Wāşil at 42°C (108°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Al Wāşil and 29°C (84°F) in Al Ḩadd. 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 explore the conditions in Al Sharqiyah, Oman in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.9 mm (0.1 in) in Sur.

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 May

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

Temperature range in Al Sharqiyah (May)

Precipitation variation in Al Sharqiyah (May)

Sur

In May Sur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°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
32°C (90°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sur →

Al Wāşil

In May Al Wāşil generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
42°C (108°F)
44°C (111°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Al Wāşil →

Ibrā

In May Ibrā generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
42°C (108°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Ibrā →

Shāhiq

In May Shāhiq generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
42°C (108°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Shāhiq →

Al Ḩadd

In May Al Ḩadd generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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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 Sharqiyah in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sur 36°C (97°F) 29°C (84°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Al Wāşil 42°C (108°F) 28°C (82°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Ibrā 42°C (108°F) 27°C (81°F) 2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Shāhiq 42°C (108°F) 27°C (81°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Al Ḩadd 34°C (93°F) 29°C (84°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Musandam Fjords 38°C (100°F) 29°C (84°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)

Al Sharqiyah weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Al Sharqiyah, Oman generally has poor weather conditions. Sur sees daytime temperatures near 36°C (97°F), with nights cooling to roughly 29°C (84°F).

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

Average temperatures in Al Sharqiyah, Oman during May range from a nighttime low near 29°C (84°F) to a daytime high around 36°C (97°F) in Sur.

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

Not particularly. Sur averages just 1.9 mm (0.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Al Sharqiyah, Oman.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sur, May may not be the ideal time to visit Al Sharqiyah, Oman.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Sur. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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