When is the best time to visit Muscat?

The most comfortable stretch is January to March and December, when average highs run 76 to 85 degrees F with 1 to 3 rainy days a month. June is the hottest month at 102 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 76 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Muscat?

January, with roughly 3 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Muscat?

July averages 100 degrees F by day and 88 degrees F at night, and January averages 76 degrees F and 63 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Muscat?

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Muscat: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Muscat

The most comfortable months in Muscat are January to March and December, with average daytime highs of 76 to 85°F and 1 to 3 rainy days a month. June is the hottest month, averaging 102°F, and January the coolest at 76°F. January sees the most rain, around 3 days, while May is the driest with about 0.

Jan76°63°3 d

Feb79°65°1 d

Mar85°70°1 d

Apr93°78°2 d

May101°84°0 d

Jun102°87°0 d

Jul100°88°1 d

Aug98°85°0 d

Sep97°83°0 d

Oct92°78°1 d

Nov85°72°2 d

Dec79°66°1 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Muscat: common questions

When is the best time to visit Muscat?: The most comfortable stretch is January to March and December, when average highs run 76 to 85°F with 1 to 3 rainy days a month. June is the hottest month at 102°F on average, and January the coolest at 76°F.
What is the rainiest month in Muscat?: January, with roughly 3 days of rain. The driest is May, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Muscat?: July averages 100°F by day and 88°F at night, and January averages 76°F and 63°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Muscat?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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