Bahla climate
Bahla (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 143 mm5.6 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bahla climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2578 | 1253 | 1865 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1356 | 2169 | 120.5 |
| Mar | 3290 | 1762 | 2476 | 230.9 |
| Apr | 3798 | 2271 | 2985 | 160.6 |
| May | 41106 | 2678 | 3392 | 90.3 |
| Jun | 43110 | 2882 | 3696 | 120.5 |
| Jul | 43110 | 2984 | 3697 | 160.6 |
| Aug | 42108 | 2882 | 3595 | 130.5 |
| Sep | 40104 | 2578 | 3391 | 70.3 |
| Oct | 3697 | 2272 | 2984 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 3187 | 1763 | 2475 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 2780 | 1356 | 2068 | 80.3 |
| Year | 43110 | 1253 | 2883 | 1435.6 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 21% | 4.9 | 10:52 |
| Feb | 42% | 24% | 5.7 | 11:22 |
| Mar | 34% | 28% | 6.5 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 26% | 29% | 7.2 | 12:40 |
| May | 22% | 26% | 7.6 | 13:14 |
| Jun | 24% | 33% | 7.3 | 13:32 |
| Jul | 28% | 42% | 6.7 | 13:25 |
| Aug | 30% | 40% | 6.7 | 12:55 |
| Sep | 28% | 30% | 6.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 27% | 19% | 6.0 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 43% | 19% | 5.1 | 11:00 |
| Dec | 48% | 18% | 4.6 | 10:44 |
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 Bahla is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 43 °C110 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 25 °C78 °F and lows 12 °C53 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.5 °C31.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 143 mm5.6 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: April–February. The wettest month is March (23 mm0.9 in), the driest is September (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 22% in May to 49% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 8 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bahla
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February. Average highs then reach 25 °C78 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 8 mm0.3 in to 12 mm0.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 43 °C110 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Bahla
- Wetter months (January–April, June–August) — highs 2578 to 43 °C110 °F, lows 1253 to 29 °C84 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (May, September–December) — highs 2780 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1356 to 26 °C78 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bahla compares
The nearest larger place is Nizwá, about 24 km to the east. Compared with it, Bahla is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 32 places in Oman. By annual mean temperature, Bahla is the 15th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 10th wettest. See all of them on the Oman climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Arif Wala (Pakistan, BWh), Fujairah (United Arab Emirates, BWh) and Ghotki (Pakistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Nizwá 24 km · 29 °C84 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Climate in Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) 37 km · 27 °C81 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Climate in Rustaq 47 km · 29 °C84 °F · 132 mm5.2 in
- Climate in Adam 70 km · 30 °C85 °F · 134 mm5.3 in
- Climate in Samail 75 km · 28 °C82 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
- Climate in Ibri 85 km · 29 °C84 °F · 80 mm3.2 in
- Climate in Mudhaybi 94 km · 29 °C83 °F · 126 mm4.9 in
- Climate in Suwaiq 98 km · 29 °C85 °F · 131 mm5.1 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bahla?
July is the warmest month in Bahla. Its average high is 43 °C (110 °F) and its average low is 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bahla?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 25 °C (78 °F) and its average low is 12 °C (53 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bahla?
March is the wettest month with about 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation. September is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Bahla?
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. The gaps are largest 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 714 m, while Bahla lies at about 582 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.9 °C1.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.