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 then reach 26 °C79 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 3 mm0.1 in to 4 mm0.2 in 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 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 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
The nearest larger place is Hayma, about 153 km to the west. Compared with it, Duqm is on average 1.4 °C2.6 °F cooler. It 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).
World Climates covers 32 places in Oman. By annual mean temperature, Duqm is the 23rd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 29th 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 El Dibir (Somalia, BWh), Mukalla (Yemen, BWh) and Bishah (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Mahout 117 km · 27 °C81 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Climate in Hayma 153 km · 28 °C83 °F · 73 mm2.9 in
- Climate in Masirah 165 km · 26 °C79 °F · 68 mm2.7 in
- Climate in Al Hallaniyat Islands 297 km · 26 °C78 °F · 194 mm7.6 in
- Climate in Adam 303 km · 30 °C85 °F · 134 mm5.3 in
- Climate in Marmul 315 km · 26 °C80 °F · 163 mm6.4 in
- Climate in Fahud 325 km · 30 °C86 °F · 76 mm3.0 in
- Climate 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. Its average high is 38 °C (100 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Duqm?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 26 °C (79 °F) and its average low is 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. 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 location used for this former weather-station page is approximate.