Climate in Muscat — Annual Weather Overview
Muscat has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is June (average high 38.6°C) and the coolest is January (24.0°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 14.6°C between June and January. Rainfall is very low at around 86mm a year — October sees the most at 26.7mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 34.1°C, 5mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 37.6°C, 20mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 32.9°C, 32mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 25.4°C, 30mm rain.
Muscat — Monthly Temperatures
Muscat — Monthly Rainfall
✅ Best months to visit
July to April
ℹ️ No months to avoid
Weather in Muscat stays reasonable all year.
Muscat weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0°C | 16.7°C | 21.1mm | 10.0h | 4 | 10/10 |
| February | 26.0°C | 18.5°C | 0.6mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March | 30.0°C | 22.0°C | 3.4mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| April | 34.1°C | 25.7°C | 1.1mm | 11.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
| May | 38.3°C | 29.2°C | 0.1mm | 11.9h | 0 | 6/10 |
| June | 38.6°C | 30.7°C | 0.0mm | 11.9h | 0 | 6/10 |
| July | 37.3°C | 30.8°C | 19.9mm | 10.3h | 2 | 8/10 |
| August | 36.8°C | 29.5°C | 0.0mm | 10.9h | 0 | 8/10 |
| September | 35.9°C | 28.0°C | 0.0mm | 11.8h | 0 | 8/10 |
| October | 33.1°C | 25.3°C | 26.7mm | 10.8h | 1 | 10/10 |
| November | 29.7°C | 22.3°C | 5.1mm | 10.2h | 2 | 10/10 |
| December | 26.2°C | 19.2°C | 8.2mm | 9.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Muscat have?
Muscat has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 24.0°C in January to 38.6°C in June.
What is the hottest month in Muscat?
June is the hottest month in Muscat, with average highs of 38.6°C and lows of 30.7°C.
What is the coldest month in Muscat?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 24.0°C and lows of 16.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Muscat?
October is the wettest month, averaging 26.7mm of rainfall over around 1 rainy days.
How much rain does Muscat get per year?
Muscat receives around 86mm of rain per year. The driest month is June (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
The best time to visit Muscat is July to April. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.