Weather in May in Muscat
Planning a getaway to Muscat 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 is the weather like in Muscat in May?
Muscat 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 in Seeb to 38°C in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 30°C in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah and 30°C 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, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm in Muscat.Average sunshine
The city Muscat usually sees around 348 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Muscat climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Muscat?
Muscat
In May Muscat generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Seeb
In May Seeb generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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As SÄ«fah
In May As Sīfah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah
In May Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Muscat, in Oman.
Is May the best time to visit Muscat?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Muscat due to the typically unpleasant weather in Muscat.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Muscat. On the other hand, the weather in May, June and July tend to be unpleasant.
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