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 of 25 °C78 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation 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 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
Compared with Nizwá, about 24 km to the east, Bahla is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Bahla is the 15th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 10th 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: Arif Wala (Pakistan, BWh), Fujairah (United Arab Emirates, BWh) and Ghotki (Pakistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Nizwá 24 km · 29 °C84 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) 37 km · 27 °C81 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Rustaq 47 km · 29 °C84 °F · 132 mm5.2 in
- Adam 70 km · 30 °C85 °F · 134 mm5.3 in
- Samail 75 km · 28 °C82 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
- Ibri 85 km · 29 °C84 °F · 80 mm3.2 in
- Mudhaybi 94 km · 29 °C83 °F · 126 mm4.9 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, with an average high of 43 °C (110 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bahla?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 25 °C (78 °F) and an average low of 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 — 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 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.