Muscat

Muscat Weather in May

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

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Muscat Seeb As Sīfah Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

Planning a getaway to Muscat, Oman this May 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 May

Muscat, Oman is a region in Oman. May in Muscat generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. May is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 35°C (95°F) in Seeb to 38°C (100°F) in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 30°C (86°F) in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah and 30°C (86°F) in Seeb. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

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

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in Muscat.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Muscat enjoys approximately 348 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Muscat in May

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

Temperature range in Muscat (May)

Precipitation variation in Muscat (May)

Muscat

In May Muscat generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
36°C (97°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
348 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Muscat →

Seeb

In May Seeb 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
350 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Seeb →

As Sīfah

In May As Sīfah 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
348 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in As Sīfah →

Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah

In May Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
38°C (100°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
350 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
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 May extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Oman reached 51°C (124°F) in Sharqiya Sands on May 30, 2017.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Muscat 36°C (97°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Seeb 35°C (95°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
As Sīfah 35°C (95°F) 30°C (86°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah 38°C (100°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)

Muscat weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Muscat, Oman typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Muscat average around 36°C (97°F), and temperatures drop to about 30°C (86°F) at night.

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

Muscat averages a daytime maximum of 36°C (97°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 30°C (86°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Muscat, Oman during May, with Muscat averaging close to 0.5 mm (0.02 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Muscat, Oman?

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

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

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