Duqm climate
Duqm (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Duqm climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2679 | 1660 | 2170 | 30.1 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1661 | 2272 | 40.2 |
| Mar | 3289 | 1965 | 2577 | 150.6 |
| Apr | 3696 | 2271 | 2984 | 40.2 |
| May | 3799 | 2476 | 3188 | 80.3 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2577 | 3189 | 140.6 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2374 | 3085 | 30.1 |
| Aug | 3595 | 2272 | 2883 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 3494 | 2272 | 2883 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 3392 | 2170 | 2781 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 3086 | 2069 | 2578 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 30.1 |
| Year | 38100 | 1660 | 2780 | 692.7 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 34% | 5.0 | 11:04 |
| Feb | 60% | 30% | 5.8 | 11:29 |
| Mar | 58% | 32% | 6.6 | 11:59 |
| Apr | 56% | 30% | 7.1 | 12:34 |
| May | 60% | 26% | 7.3 | 13:03 |
| Jun | 60% | 42% | 6.9 | 13:19 |
| Jul | 65% | 50% | 6.3 | 13:12 |
| Aug | 67% | 45% | 6.4 | 12:48 |
| Sep | 68% | 29% | 6.5 | 12:13 |
| Oct | 63% | 24% | 6.1 | 11:39 |
| Nov | 64% | 29% | 5.1 | 11:11 |
| Dec | 63% | 33% | 4.7 | 10:57 |
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 Duqm is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 38 °C100 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 26 °C79 °F and lows 16 °C60 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.5 °C18.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 39% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (15 mm0.6 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in April to 68% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in November to 23 km/h (15 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.9 hours in December to 13.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Duqm
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 26 °C79 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 38 °C100 °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 Duqm
- Wetter months (March, May and June, October) — highs 3289 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1965 to 25 °C77 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (November–February, April, July–September) — highs 2679 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 1660 to 23 °C74 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Duqm compares
Compared with Hayma, about 153 km to the west, Duqm is on average 1.4 °C2.6 °F cooler and receives 6% less precipitation (69 mm2.7 in vs 73 mm2.9 in). The difference is largest in August (5.8 °C10.5 °F cooler).
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Duqm is the 23rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 29th 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: El Dibir (Somalia, BWh), Mukalla (Yemen, BWh) and Bishah (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Mahout 117 km · 27 °C81 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Hayma 153 km · 28 °C83 °F · 73 mm2.9 in
- Masirah 165 km · 26 °C79 °F · 68 mm2.7 in
- Al Hallaniyat Islands 297 km · 26 °C78 °F · 194 mm7.6 in
- Adam 303 km · 30 °C85 °F · 134 mm5.3 in
- Marmul 315 km · 26 °C80 °F · 163 mm6.4 in
- Fahud 325 km · 30 °C86 °F · 76 mm3.0 in
- Mudhaybi 326 km · 29 °C83 °F · 126 mm4.9 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Duqm?
June is the warmest month in Duqm, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Duqm?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (60 °F).
When does it rain the most in Duqm?
March is the wettest month with about 15 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Duqm?
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 location used for this former weather-station page is approximate.