Muscat

Muscat Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Muscat, Oman in August.

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Muscat Seeb As Sīfah Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

Planning a getaway to Muscat, Oman this August 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 Muscat in August

Muscat, Oman is a region in Oman. August in Muscat generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very warm in As Sīfah at 34°C (93°F) and very hot in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah at 37°C (99°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 30°C (86°F) in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah and 29°C (84°F) in As Sīfah. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Muscat typically receives 278 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Muscat in August

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

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 Muscat

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Muscat, Oman?

Temperature range in Muscat (August)

Precipitation variation in Muscat (August)

Muscat

In August Muscat generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
278 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Muscat →

Seeb

In August Seeb generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
277 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Seeb →

As Sīfah

In August As Sīfah 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.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
278 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in As Sīfah →

Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

In August Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
277 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Muscat, in Oman.

In our records: Oman August extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest August day in Oman brought 430 mm (17 in) in Nizwa on August 27, 2024.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Muscat in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Muscat 35°C (95°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Seeb 34°C (93°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
As Sīfah 34°C (93°F) 29°C (84°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah 37°C (99°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)

Muscat weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Muscat, Oman in August?

Expect poor weather across Muscat, Oman in August. The popular destination of Muscat averages 35°C (95°F) by day and 30°C (86°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Muscat, Oman in August?

In Muscat, the average daytime high in August is 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 30°C (86°F).

Does Muscat, Oman get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Muscat, Oman. Muscat averages only about 0.9 mm (0.04 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Muscat, Oman?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Muscat, Oman due to the typically tolerable weather in Muscat.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Muscat. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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