Suwaiq climate
Suwaiq (Oman) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C85 °F, and about 131 mm5.1 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Suwaiq climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2476 | 2068 | 2272 | 160.6 |
| Feb | 2578 | 2169 | 2373 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 2883 | 2373 | 2578 | 230.9 |
| Apr | 3290 | 2780 | 2985 | 120.5 |
| May | 3697 | 3187 | 3392 | 50.2 |
| Jun | 3799 | 3290 | 3595 | 90.4 |
| Jul | 3798 | 3290 | 3494 | 120.5 |
| Aug | 3596 | 3189 | 3392 | 100.4 |
| Sep | 3594 | 3087 | 3290 | 80.3 |
| Oct | 3391 | 2883 | 3187 | 60.2 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2577 | 2781 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 2678 | 2271 | 2475 | 120.5 |
| Year | 3799 | 2068 | 2985 | 1315.1 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 39% | 4.5 | 10:49 |
| Feb | 59% | 36% | 5.3 | 11:20 |
| Mar | 57% | 37% | 6.2 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 51% | 37% | 6.8 | 12:41 |
| May | 46% | 30% | 7.4 | 13:17 |
| Jun | 51% | 33% | 7.3 | 13:36 |
| Jul | 57% | 44% | 6.6 | 13:28 |
| Aug | 58% | 41% | 6.6 | 12:57 |
| Sep | 56% | 32% | 6.3 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 53% | 28% | 5.8 | 11:33 |
| Nov | 57% | 32% | 4.8 | 10:57 |
| Dec | 60% | 37% | 4.2 | 10:40 |
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 Suwaiq is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 37 °C99 °F and a low of 32 °C90 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C76 °F and lows 20 °C68 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.6 °C22.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 131 mm5.1 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 37% 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 May (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 46% in May to 60% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Suwaiq
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 24 °C76 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 9 mm0.3 in to 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C99 °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 Suwaiq
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °C71 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2883 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2373 to 31 °C87 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3596 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 3189 to 32 °C90 °F, about 11 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 35 °C94 °F, lows 2577 to 30 °C87 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Suwaiq compares
Compared with Rustaq, about 51 km to the south, Suwaiq has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in December (2.4 °C4.3 °F warmer).
Of the 32 places in Oman covered by World Climates, Suwaiq is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 14th 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), Berbera (Somalia, BWh) and Arif Wala (Pakistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Rustaq 51 km · 29 °C84 °F · 132 mm5.2 in
- Saham 66 km · 30 °C86 °F · 103 mm4.1 in
- Muscat (Seeb) 79 km · 30 °C87 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
- Samail 81 km · 28 °C82 °F · 130 mm5.1 in
- Saiq (Jebel Akhdar) 89 km · 27 °C81 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Sohar 92 km · 29 °C84 °F · 125 mm4.9 in
- Bahla 98 km · 28 °C83 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
- Nizwá 102 km · 29 °C84 °F · 143 mm5.6 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Suwaiq?
June is the warmest month in Suwaiq, with an average high of 37 °C (99 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (90 °F).
What is the coldest month in Suwaiq?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (76 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
When does it rain the most in Suwaiq?
March is the wettest month with about 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Suwaiq?
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.