Weather
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
47°
June
Coldest month
11°
January
Wettest month
10mm
January
Rain per year
53mm
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.9 °C | 11.0 °C | 10 mm | 10.8 h |
| February | 35.9 °C | 13.6 °C | 5 mm | 11.4 h |
| March | 36.3 °C | 17.4 °C | 6 mm | 12.0 h |
| April | 40.5 °C | 18.6 °C | 6 mm | 12.7 h |
| May | 45.7 °C | 24.0 °C | 1 mm | 13.3 h |
| June | 47.1 °C | 22.7 °C | 8 mm | 13.6 h |
| July | 45.9 °C | 24.8 °C | 0 mm | 13.5 h |
| August | 44.2 °C | 23.3 °C | 0 mm | 13.0 h |
| September | 42.3 °C | 23.2 °C | 1 mm | 12.3 h |
| October | 39.1 °C | 23.1 °C | 1 mm | 11.6 h |
| November | 34.3 °C | 20.5 °C | 9 mm | 11.0 h |
| December | 31.6 °C | 16.0 °C | 6 mm | 10.7 h |
Plan your trip to Muscat
Tours in Muscat
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Muscat
Day35 °C
Night11 °C
Rain10 mm
January in Muscat: warm, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 11 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 24 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night14 °C
Rain5 mm
February in Muscat: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 22 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night17 °C
Rain6 mm
March in Muscat: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day41 °C
Night19 °C
Rain6 mm
April in Muscat: hot, with highs of 41 °C and lows of 19 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 22 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day46 °C
Night24 °C
Rain1 mm
May in Muscat: hot, with highs of 46 °C and lows of 24 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 22 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day47 °C
Night23 °C
Rain8 mm
June in Muscat: hot, with highs of 47 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 24 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day46 °C
Night25 °C
Rain0 mm
July in Muscat: hot, with highs of 46 °C and lows of 25 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 21 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day44 °C
Night23 °C
Rain0 mm
August in Muscat: hot, with highs of 44 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 21 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day42 °C
Night23 °C
Rain1 mm
September in Muscat: hot, with highs of 42 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day39 °C
Night23 °C
Rain1 mm
October in Muscat: hot, with highs of 39 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night21 °C
Rain9 mm
November in Muscat: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night16 °C
Rain6 mm
December in Muscat: warm, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Muscat
- It is the warmest of the 5 destinations we cover in Oman: 29.8 °C average temperature over the year.
- It is the driest of the 5 destinations we cover in Oman: 53 mm of rain a year.
- It hardly rains: 53 mm in the whole year.
Near Muscat
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
Keep exploring
More destinations
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°
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Mexico City
Mexico
October: 23° / 13°