Muscat

Muscat Weather in December

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

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Muscat Seeb As Sīfah Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

Planning a trip to Muscat, Oman this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Muscat in December

Muscat, Oman is a region in Oman. December in Muscat generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Muscat.

For specific regional insights in Muscat, Oman, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 13 mm (0.5 in) in Muscat.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Muscat enjoys about 270 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Muscat in December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Muscat, Oman?

Temperature range in Muscat (December)

Precipitation variation in Muscat (December)

Muscat

In December Muscat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
292 hours
270 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Muscat →

Seeb

In December Seeb generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
289 hours
265 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Seeb →

As Sīfah

In December As Sīfah 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
292 hours
270 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in As Sīfah →

Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

In December Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
289 hours
265 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Muscat 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Seeb 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
As Sīfah 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Muscat weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Muscat, Oman typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Muscat average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

In Muscat, the average daytime high in December is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

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

Not particularly. Muscat averages just 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Muscat, Oman.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Muscat, Oman?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Muscat, Oman with overall perfect weather in Muscat. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Muscat, Oman is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Muscat. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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