Oman climate

World Climates covers 32 places in Oman. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Muscat (Seeb) (30 °C87 °F) and the coolest is Jabal Qamar (23 °C74 °F). The wettest is Salalah with 364 mm14 in of precipitation per year, the driest Mahout with 46 mm1.8 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are hot desert (BWh, 32 places).

The highest monthly average high is in Fahud (45 °C113 °F in June); the lowest monthly average low is in Jabal Qamar (10 °C50 °F in January).

Across the places in Oman, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January, February and December (32, 32 and 32 of 32 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in Oman?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Oman is Muscat (Seeb) at 30 °C87 °F. The coolest is Jabal Qamar at 23 °C74 °F.

Where does it rain the most in Oman?

Salalah gets the most precipitation, 364 mm14 in in an average year. The driest place is Mahout with 46 mm1.8 in.

How many places in Oman does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 32 places in Oman. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit Oman?

It depends on the place. Across Oman, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January, February and December. Check the page of each city for its own best months.