Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) climate
Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 143 mm5.6 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2576 | 1151 | 1864 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1254 | 2068 | 120.5 |
| Mar | 3188 | 1661 | 2474 | 230.9 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2170 | 2883 | 160.6 |
| May | 40105 | 2577 | 3391 | 90.3 |
| Jun | 43109 | 2781 | 3595 | 120.5 |
| Jul | 42108 | 2882 | 3595 | 160.6 |
| Aug | 41107 | 2781 | 3494 | 130.5 |
| Sep | 39103 | 2476 | 3289 | 70.3 |
| Oct | 3595 | 2170 | 2883 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 3085 | 1662 | 2373 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 2679 | 1355 | 1967 | 80.3 |
| Year | 43109 | 1151 | 2781 | 1435.6 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 39% | 4.5 | 10:52 |
| Feb | 42% | 36% | 5.3 | 11:21 |
| Mar | 34% | 37% | 6.2 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 26% | 37% | 6.8 | 12:40 |
| May | 22% | 30% | 7.4 | 13:14 |
| Jun | 24% | 33% | 7.3 | 13:33 |
| Jul | 28% | 44% | 6.6 | 13:25 |
| Aug | 30% | 41% | 6.6 | 12:55 |
| Sep | 28% | 32% | 6.3 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 27% | 28% | 5.8 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 43% | 32% | 4.8 | 10:00 |
| Dec | 48% | 37% | 4.2 | 10:43 |
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 Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 25 °C76 °F and lows 11 °C51 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.5 °C31.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 143 mm5.6 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: April–February. The wettest month is March (23 mm0.9 in), the driest is September (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 22% in May to 49% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 8 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Saiq (Jebel Akhdar)
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 25 °C76 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 43 °C109 °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 Saiq (Jebel Akhdar)
- Wetter months (January–April, June–August) — highs 2576 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 1151 to 28 °C82 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (May, September–December) — highs 2679 to 40 °C105 °F, lows 1355 to 25 °C77 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) compares
Compared with Nizwá, about 19 km to the southwest, Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (1.3 °C2.4 °F cooler).
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) is the 20th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 11th 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: Arif Wala (Pakistan, BWh), Iranshahr (Iran, BWh) and Bahawalpur (Pakistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Nizwá 19 km · 29 °C84 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Bahla 37 km · 28 °C83 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Samail 40 km · 28 °C82 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
- Rustaq 42 km · 29 °C84 °F · 132 mm5.2 in
- Mudhaybi 73 km · 29 °C83 °F · 126 mm4.9 in
- Adam 78 km · 30 °C85 °F · 134 mm5.3 in
- Muscat (Seeb) 87 km · 30 °C87 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
- Suwaiq 89 km · 29 °C85 °F · 131 mm5.1 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Saiq (Jebel Akhdar)?
July is the warmest month in Saiq (Jebel Akhdar), with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Saiq (Jebel Akhdar)?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 25 °C (76 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (51 °F).
When does it rain the most in Saiq (Jebel Akhdar)?
March is the wettest month with about 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Saiq (Jebel Akhdar)?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–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.