Saham climate
Saham (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 30 °C86 °F, and about 103 mm4.1 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Saham climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2679 | 1763 | 2271 | 130.5 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1865 | 2374 | 80.3 |
| Mar | 3289 | 2170 | 2679 | 200.8 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2578 | 3188 | 100.4 |
| May | 41105 | 3086 | 3596 | 60.2 |
| Jun | 42107 | 3289 | 3798 | 50.2 |
| Jul | 41106 | 3290 | 3798 | 70.3 |
| Aug | 40104 | 3188 | 3696 | 70.3 |
| Sep | 39101 | 3085 | 3493 | 50.2 |
| Oct | 3696 | 2781 | 3188 | 40.2 |
| Nov | 3188 | 2373 | 2781 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 2781 | 1966 | 2374 | 100.4 |
| Year | 42107 | 1763 | 3086 | 1034.1 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59% | 40% | 4.3 | 10:47 |
| Feb | 54% | 38% | 5.0 | 11:19 |
| Mar | 47% | 37% | 5.9 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 39% | 36% | 6.7 | 12:42 |
| May | 32% | 24% | 7.4 | 13:18 |
| Jun | 37% | 25% | 7.4 | 13:37 |
| Jul | 44% | 39% | 6.7 | 13:29 |
| Aug | 47% | 35% | 6.6 | 12:58 |
| Sep | 45% | 25% | 6.3 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 46% | 23% | 5.6 | 11:33 |
| Nov | 55% | 31% | 4.6 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 59% | 37% | 4.1 | 10:39 |
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 Saham is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C107 °F and a low of 32 °C89 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 26 °C79 °F and lows 17 °C63 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.3 °C27.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 103 mm4.1 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (20 mm0.8 in), the driest is October (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in May to 59% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Saham
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 26 °C79 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C107 °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 Saham
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2679 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1763 to 19 °C66 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3289 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 2170 to 30 °C86 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 40104 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 3188 to 32 °C90 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 3188 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 2373 to 30 °C85 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Saham compares
Compared with Ibri, about 112 km to the south, Saham is on average 1.1 °C1.9 °F warmer and receives 29% more precipitation (103 mm4.1 in vs 80 mm3.2 in). The difference is largest in January (2.8 °C5.1 °F warmer).
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Saham is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 22nd 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: Fujairah (United Arab Emirates, BWh), Warisan (United Arab Emirates, BWh) and Al Ain City (United Arab Emirates, BWh).
Nearby places
- Sohar 27 km · 29 °C84 °F · 125 mm4.9 in
- Suwaiq 66 km · 29 °C85 °F · 131 mm5.1 in
- Rustaq 103 km · 29 °C84 °F · 132 mm5.2 in
- Al Buraymi 111 km · 28 °C83 °F · 69 mm2.7 in
- Ibri 112 km · 29 °C84 °F · 80 mm3.2 in
- Al Ain City 114 km · 29 °C84 °F · 63 mm2.5 in
- Fujairah 119 km · 30 °C85 °F · 117 mm4.6 in
- Madha 136 km · 29 °C85 °F · 101 mm4.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Saham?
June is the warmest month in Saham, with an average high of 42 °C (107 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the coldest month in Saham?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (63 °F).
When does it rain the most in Saham?
March is the wettest month with about 20 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Saham?
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 279 m, while Saham lies at about 2 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.