Muscat weather in May
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 warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. May is a summer month.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm 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.
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm in Muscat. Meanwhile, Muscat enjoys close to 348 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Muscat in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Muscat climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Muscat?
Average weather in Muscat
In May Muscat generally has very 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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Average weather in Seeb
In May Seeb generally has very 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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Average weather in As SÄ«fah
In May As Sīfah generally has very 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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Average weather in Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah
In May Mu‘askar al Murtafi‘ah generally has very 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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