Muscat weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Muscat in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Muscat sits at 23°35′N 58°24′E in Oman, in Asia. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Muscat weather by month
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Places that feel like Muscat in october
Muscat weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Muscat?
What is the ideal season to travel to Muscat?
The best months to visit Muscat are January, February, March, November. Muscat Festival January-February fills Naseem Park with traditional halwa makers and Bedouin horse racing; turtle nesting at Ras al Jinz peaks June through September.
Q02When does Muscat reach its peak summer heat?
When does Muscat reach its peak summer heat?
June runs the highest averages in Muscat, with typical daytime highs of 39°C (102°F). Locals swim only after sunset at Qurum Beach; Mutrah Souq shuts 1-4pm and everyone drinks laban at Bin Ateeq restaurants.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Muscat?
When is winter at its deepest in Muscat?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 24°C (76°F). January nights hit 17°C in Muscat but drop to 8°C at Jebel Akhdar mountain resort; rose harvest at Al Jabal Al Akhdar peaks April.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Muscat?
What is the wettest time of year in Muscat?
October typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 13mm on average. Cyclone remnants in June and October can drop 100mm in six hours; Ruwi wadi crossings flash-flood and drown cars annually.
Q05What kind of climate does Muscat have?
What kind of climate does Muscat have?
Muscat, Oman has very hot summers, warm winters, a mostly dry climate year-round. Mutrah Corniche at sunset walks past dhows still built by hand in Sur, three hours south. Real shuwa — lamb slow-roasted underground for 48 hours — appears at Eid only, but Bait Al Luban restaurant in Mutrah serves the closest daily version. The Grand Mosque's Persian carpet is one hand-woven piece requiring 600 women four years. Take the coastal road to Bimmah Sinkhole for freshwater cliff jumping locals do year-round. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.