Khasab climate
Khasab (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C84 °F, and about 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Khasab climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 1967 | 2170 | 341.4 |
| Feb | 2576 | 2067 | 2272 | 120.5 |
| Mar | 2781 | 2171 | 2476 | 200.8 |
| Apr | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 70.3 |
| May | 3697 | 2984 | 3290 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 38101 | 3188 | 3594 | 40.2 |
| Jul | 38101 | 3290 | 3595 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 38100 | 3289 | 3594 | 10.1 |
| Sep | 3697 | 3087 | 3392 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2983 | 3188 | 20.1 |
| Nov | 2985 | 2577 | 2781 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 2577 | 2171 | 2374 | 170.7 |
| Year | 38101 | 1967 | 2984 | 1094.3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 32% | 3.9 | 10:40 |
| Feb | 62% | 32% | 4.7 | 11:14 |
| Mar | 61% | 31% | 5.7 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 55% | 31% | 6.6 | 12:45 |
| May | 50% | 18% | 7.4 | 13:25 |
| Jun | 54% | 18% | 7.5 | 13:46 |
| Jul | 59% | 33% | 6.8 | 13:38 |
| Aug | 59% | 26% | 6.7 | 13:03 |
| Sep | 57% | 14% | 6.2 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 54% | 9% | 5.4 | 11:29 |
| Nov | 54% | 20% | 4.3 | 10:49 |
| Dec | 58% | 26% | 3.7 | 10:30 |
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 Khasab is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 32 °C90 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 19 °C67 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.9 °C25 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 60% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February–December. The wettest month is January (34 mm1.4 in), the driest is May (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 50% in May to 62% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 9%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Khasab
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 9 mm0.3 in to 34 mm1.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 38 °C101 °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 Khasab
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 1967 to 21 °C71 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2781 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2171 to 29 °C84 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 38 °C100 °F, lows 3188 to 32 °C90 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2985 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2577 to 30 °C87 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Khasab compares
Compared with Ras Al Khaimah, about 53 km to the southwest, Khasab has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Khasab is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 21st 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: Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates, BWh), Sharjah (United Arab Emirates, BWh) and Bandar Abbas (Iran, BWh).
Nearby places
- Ras Al Khaimah 53 km · 29 °C84 °F · 109 mm4.3 in
- Dibba 59 km · 29 °C85 °F · 101 mm4.0 in
- Madha 100 km · 29 °C85 °F · 101 mm4.0 in
- Bandar Abbas 112 km · 28 °C83 °F · 114 mm4.5 in
- Fujairah 119 km · 30 °C85 °F · 117 mm4.6 in
- Sharjah 126 km · 29 °C84 °F · 86 mm3.4 in
- Warisan 141 km · 30 °C85 °F · 92 mm3.6 in
- Dubai 155 km · 28 °C83 °F · 84 mm3.3 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Khasab?
July is the warmest month in Khasab, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (90 °F).
What is the coldest month in Khasab?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
When does it rain the most in Khasab?
January is the wettest month with about 34 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Khasab?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
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 187 m, while Khasab lies at about 13 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.1 °C2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.