When to Muscat
Climate guide & best times to travel
Best Time to Visit
Month-by-Month Guide
January
January offers Muscat's most pleasant weather with comfortable highs of 77°F and mild evenings at 62°F. This is peak tourist season with excellent conditions for all outdoor activities and sightseeing. Minimal rainfall of 0.6 inches ensures mostly clear, sunny days.
February
February continues the ideal winter weather pattern with slightly warmer temperatures reaching 79°F during the day. The month remains very dry with only 0.3 inches of rainfall, making it perfect for beach activities and cultural exploration. Cool evenings at 64°F are comfortable for outdoor dining.
March
March marks the end of peak season with temperatures rising to 84°F, still very comfortable for most activities. Rainfall remains minimal at 0.5 inches, and the warm days with 68°F evenings make it excellent for both daytime exploration and nighttime activities. This is the last month before the intense heat begins.
April
April brings a significant temperature jump to 94°F, marking the beginning of Muscat's hot season. While still manageable for many visitors, the heat becomes more intense during midday hours. With only 0.4 inches of rainfall, clear skies dominate, but outdoor activities are best scheduled for early morning or evening.
May
May reaches the year's peak temperatures at 103°F, making it extremely hot for most outdoor activities during daytime. The minimal 0.1 inches of rainfall means consistently sunny but scorching conditions. Evening temperatures of 84°F provide some relief, though it remains quite warm even after sunset.
June
June maintains the intense summer heat with highs of 102°F and very warm nights at 86°F. The 0.3 inches of rainfall offers little relief from the arid conditions. This is firmly in the low tourist season, with most outdoor activities limited to air-conditioned spaces or very early morning hours.
July
July sees a slight decrease in daytime temperatures to 99°F, though it remains extremely hot. Nights stay very warm at 86°F, and with only 0.1 inches of rainfall, the dry heat continues. Indoor attractions and early morning beach visits are the most comfortable options for tourists.
August
August offers slightly more bearable conditions with highs of 96°F, though it's still very hot for most visitors. The month is completely dry with 0.0 inches of rainfall, and nighttime temperatures of 83°F begin to show the first signs of the eventual cooling trend.
September
September continues the gradual cooling trend with highs of 95°F and more comfortable nights at 80°F. The month remains completely dry with 0.0 inches of rainfall. While still hot, the slightly lower temperatures and cooler evenings make it marginally more tolerable than peak summer months.
October
October maintains warm temperatures at 94°F during the day but offers more pleasant evenings at 76°F. With no rainfall recorded, clear skies continue, and the improving evening conditions mark the beginning of the transition toward the more comfortable winter season.
November
November brings welcome relief with temperatures dropping to 85°F and comfortable evenings at 69°F. Light rainfall of 0.3 inches may occur, and this marks the beginning of the shoulder season as conditions become much more favorable for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
December
December returns to the comfortable winter pattern with pleasant highs of 79°F and cool evenings at 64°F. With 0.4 inches of rainfall possible, the weather becomes ideal for all types of activities. Tourist numbers begin to increase as the peak season approaches.