Fahud climate
Fahud (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 30 °C86 °F, and about 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Fahud climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2680 | 1355 | 2067 | 70.3 |
| Feb | 2985 | 1458 | 2271 | 60.2 |
| Mar | 3492 | 1864 | 2678 | 120.5 |
| Apr | 39101 | 2373 | 3187 | 120.5 |
| May | 43109 | 2780 | 3595 | 50.2 |
| Jun | 45113 | 2985 | 3799 | 40.2 |
| Jul | 45113 | 3188 | 38100 | 70.3 |
| Aug | 44111 | 3086 | 3799 | 80.3 |
| Sep | 42107 | 2781 | 3594 | 20.1 |
| Oct | 38100 | 2374 | 3187 | 30.1 |
| Nov | 3290 | 1967 | 2678 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 2883 | 1559 | 2271 | 60.2 |
| Year | 45113 | 1355 | 3086 | 763.0 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46% | 16% | 4.8 | 10:54 |
| Feb | 40% | 18% | 5.6 | 11:23 |
| Mar | 32% | 24% | 6.5 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 25% | 26% | 7.1 | 12:39 |
| May | 21% | 20% | 7.6 | 13:12 |
| Jun | 22% | 26% | 7.5 | 13:30 |
| Jul | 25% | 37% | 6.8 | 13:22 |
| Aug | 28% | 34% | 6.8 | 12:54 |
| Sep | 28% | 22% | 6.6 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 27% | 13% | 6.0 | 11:35 |
| Nov | 39% | 13% | 5.1 | 11:02 |
| Dec | 45% | 12% | 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 Fahud is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 45 °C113 °F and a low of 31 °C88 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 26 °C80 °F and lows 13 °C55 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.3 °C32.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (12 mm0.5 in), the driest is September (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in May to 46% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 12%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 12 km/h (8 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Fahud
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 26 °C80 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 7 mm0.3 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 Fahud
- Wetter months (January, March and April, July and August) — highs 2680 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 1355 to 31 °C88 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (February, May and June, September–December) — highs 2883 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 1458 to 29 °C85 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Fahud compares
Compared with Ibri, about 97 km to the north, Fahud is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer and receives 6% less precipitation (76 mm3.0 in vs 80 mm3.2 in). The difference is largest in January (1 °C1.7 °F warmer).
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Fahud is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 27th 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: Warisan (United Arab Emirates, BWh), Al Ain City (United Arab Emirates, BWh) and Fujairah (United Arab Emirates, BWh).
Nearby places
- Ibri 97 km · 29 °C84 °F · 80 mm3.2 in
- Adam 108 km · 30 °C85 °F · 134 mm5.3 in
- Bahla 110 km · 28 °C83 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Nizwá 126 km · 29 °C84 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) 144 km · 27 °C81 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Rustaq 151 km · 29 °C84 °F · 132 mm5.2 in
- Mudhaybi 169 km · 29 °C83 °F · 126 mm4.9 in
- Samail 184 km · 28 °C82 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fahud?
July is the warmest month in Fahud, with an average high of 45 °C (113 °F) and an average low of 31 °C (88 °F).
What is the coldest month in Fahud?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 26 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (55 °F).
When does it rain the most in Fahud?
April is the wettest month with about 12 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Fahud?
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.