Best Time to Visit Muscat, Muscat, Oman
Muscat is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Muscat for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20.1°C / 68.2°F in January to 33.8°C / 92.8°F in June, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (September) to 19 mm / 0.7 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Muscat, Muscat, Oman's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Muscat's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1°C68.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.2°C70.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 24.1°C75.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.7°C90.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.8°C92.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.7°C90.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 31°C87.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 30.2°C86.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.5°C83.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 24.6°C76.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 21.6°C70.9°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
The best time to visit Muscat for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 33.8°C / 92.8°F, and the driest is September with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Muscat's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Muscat?
The rainy season at Muscat, Muscat runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 5 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is January (19 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the driest month in Muscat?
The driest month in Muscat is September, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 30.2°C / 86.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Muscat?
The least comfortable months for travel to Muscat — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 19 mm / 0.7 in in January, and the coldest month averages 20.1°C / 68.2°F.
Is Muscat climate different from Oman overall?
Yes, usually. Our Muscat figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Oman figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Muscat specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.