- Rain mm/yr
- 100
- Snowfall
- None — snow does not occur in Muscat
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: en.wikipedia.org, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- November–March is genuinely pleasant for outdoor exploration; dress in layers for cool mornings and evenings.
- April–October outdoor activity becomes very difficult. June–August are reliably brutal (35–40°C (95–104°F)+), with tourists largely absent and accommodation rates lowest.
- Humidity spikes in July–August despite slightly cooler daytime temps than June, making the air feel thick and exhausting.
- Rainfall is unpredictable but negligible; don't plan around rain in any month.
- October marks a turning point: by mid-October, coastal humidity drops and temperatures fall from mid-30s to low-30s°C—a hidden gem month for lower prices and improving conditions.
- Dust storms and haze occur but are not routine. Sunscreen and sun protection are essential year-round.
Humidity
- Summer Peak Percent
- 60–67 in July–August, making heat feel more intense
- Winter Range Percent
- 50–60
- Note
- Coastal humidity is higher than inland desert areas
Rainfall
- Pattern
- Extremely scarce year-round. Almost all rain falls November to April, with February being the wettest month.
- Annual Total Mm
- 100
- Annual Total Inches
- 4
- February Rainfall Mm
- 25
- Months With Trace Only
- May through October have virtually no measurable rainfall
Snowfall
None — snow does not occur in Muscat
Peak Season
- Months
- November to March
- Description
- Best time to visit. Mild, pleasant daytime temperatures with comfortable evenings.
Temperature Range
- Daytime Celsius
- 23–26
- Nighttime Celsius
- 13–17
- Daytime Fahrenheit
- 23–26
- Nighttime Fahrenheit
- 13–17
Climate Type
Hot arid desert climate with very hot summers and warm winters
Wind And Dust
- Sandstorms
- Rare, but can affect the city during summer months
- Shamal Winds
- Occur during summer months (May–September), dusty in mornings but decrease at night
- Westerly Winds
- Winter months bring occasional showers from Mediterranean or North Africa
Off Peak Season
- Months
- April to October
- Description
- Scorchingly hot, exhausting conditions. June is the absolute hottest month. Not recommended for most visitors.
Temperature Range
- Daytime Celsius
- 31–40
- Nighttime Celsius
- 27–31
- Daytime Fahrenheit
- 31–40
- Nighttime Fahrenheit
- 27–31
Temperature Extremes
- Coolest Month
- January
- Peak Heat Month
- June
- Lowest Recorded Celsius
- 10
- Highest Recorded Celsius
- 49
- Lowest Recorded Fahrenheit
- 50
- Highest Recorded Fahrenheit
- 120
Tropical Cyclone Risk
- Note
- Rare but historically documented. November carries slight risk; June-August cyclones are rare but have occurred (e.g. Gonu 2007, Phet 2010)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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