Muscat

Muscat Weather in January

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

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Muscat Seeb As Sīfah Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

Planning a getaway to Muscat, 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 Muscat in January

Muscat, Oman is a region in Oman. January in Muscat generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Muscat. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Muscat.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 18 mm (0.7 in) in Muscat. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Muscat receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Muscat enjoys about 269 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Muscat by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Muscat - and find the best time to visit. (based on Muscat)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March28°C (82°F) April32°C (90°F) May36°C (97°F) June37°C (99°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August35°C (95°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November29°C (84°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Muscat in January

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

Temperature range in Muscat (January)

Precipitation variation in Muscat (January)

Muscat

In January Muscat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
269 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Muscat →

Seeb

In January Seeb generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
271 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Seeb →

As Sīfah

In January As Sīfah 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 excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
269 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in As Sīfah →

Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

In January Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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

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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 Muscat in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Muscat 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Seeb 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
As Sīfah 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Muscat weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across Muscat, Oman in January. The popular destination of Muscat averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Muscat, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

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

Not particularly. Muscat averages just 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Muscat, Oman.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Muscat, Oman?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Muscat, Oman with overall excellent 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 excellent weather in Muscat. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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