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Musandam Governorate Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Musandam Governorate, Oman in January.

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Planning a getaway to Musandam Governorate, 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 Musandam Governorate in January

Musandam Governorate, Oman is a region in Oman. January in Musandam Governorate generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Khasab. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Musandam Governorate, Oman that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 40 mm (1.6 in) in Khasab. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Khasab receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Explore Musandam Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Musandam Governorate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Khasab)

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March26°C (79°F) April30°C (86°F) May34°C (93°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October32°C (90°F) November28°C (82°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Musandam Governorate in January

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

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 Musandam Governorate

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

Temperature range in Musandam Governorate (January)

Precipitation variation in Musandam Governorate (January)

Khasab

In January Khasab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Dibba

In January Dibba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 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 Musandam Governorate in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Khasab 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dibba 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

Musandam Governorate weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Musandam Governorate, Oman in January?

Musandam Governorate, Oman typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Khasab average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Musandam Governorate, Oman in January?

Daytime temperatures in Khasab peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in January, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Musandam Governorate, Oman get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Musandam Governorate, Oman. Khasab averages only about 40 mm (1.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Musandam Governorate, Oman?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Musandam Governorate, Oman with overall perfect weather in Khasab. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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