Sohar climate
Sohar (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C84 °F, and about 125 mm4.9 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sohar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 2068 | 2271 | 180.7 |
| Feb | 2577 | 2068 | 2373 | 90.4 |
| Mar | 2882 | 2272 | 2577 | 200.8 |
| Apr | 3289 | 2679 | 2984 | 80.3 |
| May | 3697 | 3086 | 3391 | 70.3 |
| Jun | 3798 | 3289 | 3494 | 70.3 |
| Jul | 3697 | 3290 | 3493 | 80.3 |
| Aug | 3595 | 3188 | 3391 | 110.4 |
| Sep | 3494 | 3086 | 3290 | 70.3 |
| Oct | 3391 | 2983 | 3187 | 40.2 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2577 | 2781 | 90.4 |
| Dec | 2678 | 2271 | 2475 | 150.6 |
| Year | 3798 | 2068 | 2984 | 1254.9 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 40% | 4.3 | 10:47 |
| Feb | 61% | 38% | 5.0 | 11:18 |
| Mar | 59% | 37% | 5.9 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 53% | 36% | 6.7 | 12:42 |
| May | 48% | 24% | 7.4 | 13:19 |
| Jun | 55% | 25% | 7.4 | 13:38 |
| Jul | 62% | 39% | 6.7 | 13:30 |
| Aug | 64% | 35% | 6.6 | 12:59 |
| Sep | 62% | 25% | 6.3 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 57% | 23% | 5.6 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 58% | 31% | 4.6 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 61% | 37% | 4.1 | 10:38 |
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 Sohar is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 32 °C89 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 20 °C68 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.5 °C22.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 125 mm4.9 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 38% 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 48% in May to 64% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in October to 12 km/h (7 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sohar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C98 °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 Sohar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °C71 °F, about 14 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2882 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2272 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 3595 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 3188 to 32 °C90 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2984 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2577 to 30 °C86 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Sohar compares
Compared with Saham, about 27 km to the southeast, Sohar is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F cooler and receives 21% more precipitation (125 mm4.9 in vs 103 mm4.1 in). The difference is largest in July (2.6 °C4.7 °F cooler).
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Sohar is the 12th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th 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), Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates, BWh) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates, BWh).
Nearby places
- Saham 27 km · 30 °C86 °F · 103 mm4.1 in
- Suwaiq 92 km · 29 °C85 °F · 131 mm5.1 in
- Fujairah 93 km · 30 °C85 °F · 117 mm4.6 in
- Al Buraymi 93 km · 28 °C83 °F · 69 mm2.7 in
- Al Ain City 98 km · 29 °C84 °F · 63 mm2.5 in
- Madha 111 km · 29 °C85 °F · 101 mm4.0 in
- Ibri 126 km · 29 °C84 °F · 80 mm3.2 in
- Rustaq 129 km · 29 °C84 °F · 132 mm5.2 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sohar?
June is the warmest month in Sohar, with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sohar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sohar?
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 Sohar?
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 68 m, while Sohar lies at about 12 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.