Muscat

Muscat Weather in March

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

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Muscat Seeb As Sīfah Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

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

What to Expect in Muscat in March

Muscat, Oman is a region in Oman. March in Muscat generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in As Sīfah to 29°C (84°F) in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah and 22°C (72°F) in As Sīfah.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Seeb with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in As Sīfah with 19 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Muscat enjoys about 279 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)
Best Time to Visit Muscat →

Best Places to Visit in Muscat in March

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

Temperature range in Muscat (March)

Precipitation variation in Muscat (March)

Muscat

In March Muscat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
279 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Muscat →

Seeb

In March Seeb generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
280 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Seeb →

As Sīfah

In March As Sīfah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
279 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in As Sīfah →

Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

In March Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
280 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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 March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Muscat 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Seeb 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
As Sīfah 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

Muscat weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Muscat, Oman typically experiences excellent weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Muscat average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Muscat, Oman during March range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Muscat.

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

Not particularly. Muscat averages just 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Muscat, Oman.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Muscat, Oman?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Muscat, Oman with overall excellent weather in Muscat.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide excellent weather in Muscat. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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