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When is the best time to visit Muscat?
In general the best time to visit Muscat is probably January, February, March, April, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, June, July, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is May, June, July. Average maximum temperatures are up to +38°C in June and it has 27 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Muscat in different months
This is the average weather in Muscat for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 28 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +27°C to +33°C.
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +38°C during June.
Climate in Muscat
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Muscat for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°C | +38°C | +39°C | +43°C | +47°C | +47°C | +46°C | +44°C | +42°C | +41°C | +35°C | +33°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +24°C | +25°C | +28°C | +33°C | +37°C | +38°C | +36°C | +35°C | +34°C | +33°C | +29°C | +25°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +9°C | +15°C | +19°C | +23°C | +27°C | +27°C | +25°C | +24°C | +18°C | +15°C | +12°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 67 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 36 | 43 | 50 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 61 | 67 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 14 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 21 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Muscat during the whole year:
The hottest month in Muscat is June with average maximum temperature going up to +38°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +18°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Muscat looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Muscat is December with average humidity going up to 67%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 36%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Muscat during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 28 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 3 rainy days and 15 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Muscat:
What is the hottest month in Muscat?
The hottest month in Muscat is June with average maximum temperature of +38°C.
What is the coldest month in Muscat?
The coldest month in Muscat is January with minimum temperatures of +18°C.
Is Muscat worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Muscat usually has great weather. The best month is probably June with +38°C and 27 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Muscat?
if you're looking to visit Muscat when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, February, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being September with only 0 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Muscat
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Muscat, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.