Sohar weather in May (Al Batinah, Oman)

How is May weather typically in Sohar? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Sohar generally includes extremely high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During May, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 38°C. At night, they generally drop to 29°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Sohar in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.9 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 0 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 321 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sohar. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sohar climate page with graphs.

 

Sohar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 29°C  

Max Temperature 38°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 0.9 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 63%  

Sunshine 321 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Oman in May

Find out more about the weather in Oman and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

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