Oman
Oman Weather & Climate
Fjord-like wadis, ancient forts, frankincense souks and the Arabian Sea
31°C
Max sea
38°C
Max air
March
Best month
0mm
Driest month
Fjord-like wadis, ancient forts, frankincense souks and the Arabian Sea
Oman is the Middle East's most underrated travel destination — a country that shares the Gulf with Dubai and Abu Dhabi but operates at a completely different speed and has retained an authenticity that more tourist-heavy neighbours have lost. The Musandam Peninsula in the north is a dramatic fjordland of sea inlets and mountain villages accessible only by traditional dhow. Wahiba Sands in the interior is one of the Arabian Peninsula's great desert experiences. Along the Dhofar coast in the south, monsoon rains between June and September create a lush green landscape bizarrely at odds with the arid surroundings — a phenomenon called the khareef that Omanis travel from across the region to witness.
When to go: October to April is ideal on the north coast. The Dhofar region (Salalah) is uniquely green June to September during khareef.
The best months to visit Oman are March, April, May. Peak season is May with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°C | 23°C | 30mm | 6 | 15 |
| Feb | 24°C | 23°C | 22mm | 7 | 16 |
| Mar | 28°C | 25°C | 15mm | 9 | 17 |
| Apr | 33°C | 27°C | 8mm | 11 | 18 |
| May | 38°C | 29°C | 1mm | 12 | 18 |
| Jun | 37°C | 30°C | 0mm | 12 | 18 |
| Jul | 35°C | 31°C | 0mm | 11 | 17 |
| Aug | 35°C | 31°C | 0mm | 10 | 16 |
| Sep | 34°C | 31°C | 0mm | 10 | 15 |
| Oct | 31°C | 30°C | 1mm | 9 | 14 |
| Nov | 27°C | 27°C | 8mm | 7 | 14 |
| Dec | 23°C | 24°C | 23mm | 6 | 14 |
The best time to visit Oman is March, April, May. Peak season is May when temperatures reach 38°C with virtually no rain. October to April is ideal on the north coast. The Dhofar region (Salalah) is uniquely green June to September during khareef.
Sea temperatures in Oman range from 23°C in January to 31°C in July. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Oman average 23°C with sea temperatures of 23°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is June with 0mm. The wettest month sees 30mm. Oman receives 108mm annually.
Mild and warm seas. Very little rain (30mm). UV 6.
Warm and warm seas. Very little rain (22mm). UV 7.
Hot and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (15mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (8mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Virtually no rain (1mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Virtually no rain (0mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Virtually no rain (0mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Virtually no rain (0mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Virtually no rain (0mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Virtually no rain (1mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (8mm). UV 7.
Mild and warm seas. Very little rain (23mm). UV 6.
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