Adam climate
Adam (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 30 °C85 °F, and about 134 mm5.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Adam climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 3085 | 1458 | 2272 | 110.4 |
| Mar | 3493 | 1864 | 2679 | 190.8 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2373 | 3187 | 160.6 |
| May | 43109 | 2680 | 3594 | 80.3 |
| Jun | 45113 | 2984 | 3798 | 120.5 |
| Jul | 44112 | 2985 | 3798 | 160.6 |
| Aug | 43110 | 2883 | 3696 | 130.5 |
| Sep | 41106 | 2678 | 3492 | 60.2 |
| Oct | 38100 | 2373 | 3086 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 3290 | 1966 | 2678 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 2984 | 1559 | 2271 | 70.3 |
| Year | 45113 | 1355 | 3085 | 1345.3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47% | 21% | 4.9 | 10:54 |
| Feb | 42% | 24% | 5.7 | 11:23 |
| Mar | 35% | 28% | 6.5 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 27% | 29% | 7.2 | 12:39 |
| May | 25% | 26% | 7.6 | 13:12 |
| Jun | 27% | 33% | 7.3 | 13:30 |
| Jul | 30% | 42% | 6.7 | 13:23 |
| Aug | 34% | 40% | 6.7 | 12:54 |
| Sep | 33% | 30% | 6.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 29% | 19% | 6.0 | 11:35 |
| Nov | 42% | 19% | 5.1 | 11:02 |
| Dec | 46% | 18% | 4.6 | 10:46 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Adam is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 44 °C112 °F and a low of 29 °C85 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 27 °C81 °F and lows 13 °C55 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.8 °C30.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 134 mm5.3 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (19 mm0.8 in), the driest is September (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 25% in May to 47% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in November to 10 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Adam
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 27 °C81 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 45 °C113 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Adam
- Wetter months (February–April, June–August) — highs 3085 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 1458 to 29 °C85 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (September–January, May) — highs 2781 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 1355 to 26 °C80 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Adam compares
Compared with Nizwá, about 62 km to the north, Adam is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer and receives 6% less precipitation (134 mm5.3 in vs 143 mm5.6 in). The difference is largest in December (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Adam is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 12th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Oman climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Fujairah (United Arab Emirates, BWh), Arif Wala (Pakistan, BWh) and Warisan (United Arab Emirates, BWh).
Nearby places
- Nizwá 62 km · 29 °C84 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Mudhaybi 64 km · 29 °C83 °F · 126 mm4.9 in
- Bahla 70 km · 28 °C83 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) 78 km · 27 °C81 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Fahud 108 km · 30 °C86 °F · 76 mm3.0 in
- Ibra 109 km · 28 °C82 °F · 126 mm5.0 in
- Samail 111 km · 28 °C82 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
- Rustaq 113 km · 29 °C84 °F · 132 mm5.2 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Adam?
July is the warmest month in Adam, with an average high of 44 °C (112 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (85 °F).
What is the coldest month in Adam?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (55 °F).
When does it rain the most in Adam?
March is the wettest month with about 19 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Adam?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 389 m, while Adam lies at about 284 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.