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Climate in Muscat

Muscat, Oman has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.3°C and the city receives roughly 121 mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days a year, with around 3631 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 39.3°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 13.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Desert
Comfort score
52/100

Climate overview

Muscat, Oman has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.3°C and the city receives roughly 121 mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days a year, with around 3631 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 39.3°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 13.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Muscat is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average26.3°C
  • Warmest monthJul (39.3°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (13.3°C)
  • Comfort score52/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Muscat receives about 121 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 11 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Muscat sees an estimated 3631 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Muscat monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan28.3°C13.3°C14 mm1257 h
Feb29°C14°C13 mm1263 h
Mar31°C16°C12 mm1280 h
Apr33.8°C18.8°C10 mm1303 h
May36.5°C21.5°C8 mm1325 h
Jun38.5°C23.5°C6 mm1342 h
Jul39.3°C24.3°C5 mm0348 h
Aug38.5°C23.5°C6 mm1342 h
Sep36.5°C21.5°C8 mm1325 h
Oct33.8°C18.8°C12 mm1303 h
Nov31°C16°C13 mm1280 h
Dec29°C14°C14 mm1263 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Muscat are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    29°C / 14°C

    41 mm rain

  • Spring

    34°C / 19°C

    30 mm rain

  • Summer

    39°C / 24°C

    17 mm rain

  • Autumn

    34°C / 19°C

    33 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Muscat has a climate comfort score of 52/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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