Muscat is a city of 795,000 inhabitants, the capital of Oman, located in the north of the country, on the coast of the Gulf of Oman (called
In the metropolitan area, which has 1,700,000 inhabitants, there are cities such as Seeb and Bawshar.
is very low, since it amounts to 90 millimeters (3.5 inches) per year. It occurs in two periods: from December to April, when low pressure areas form over the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and from June to August, when rare rains can occur, brought by the monsoon circulation that affects the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula in summer (and sometimes also by cyclones, see below).
, from December to February, is pleasantly warm and sunny, with rare rainfall. The average temperature in January is around 21 °C (70 °F). The sun often shines even in this season. However, there can be periods of bad weather, with wind, rain and thunderstorms, although this only happens for a few days a month.
Muscat is too far south to receive the very cool air that can sometimes affect the Persian Gulf, in fact, in recent decades the temperature has never dropped below 10 °C (50 °F). However, there can sometimes be days that are a little cool, with highs around or below 20 °C (68 °F), more likely in January.
, from April to October, is very hot. In particular, May and June are the hottest months, with a daily average of 34/35 °C (93/95 °F). In July and August the temperature drops a little, but on the other hand the humidity increases, and sometimes, as mentioned, a bit of cloudiness can form and, although rarely, some rain can fall.
are those in which the winds blow from the interior of the Arabian Peninsula. In these cases, the temperature can exceed 30 °C (86 °F) in winter and 40 °C (104 °F) from March to October, but at least the humidity decreases. In summer, the temperature can sometimes remain around or above 35 °C (95 °F) even at night. In May and June the heat records are of 48.5 °C (119.5 °F).
coming from the Arabian Sea, which bring strong winds and torrential rains. Cyclones form from May to December, and are more frequent at the beginning of the period (May-June), and somewhat less so at the end (October-December). For example, the city was hit by cyclones Gonu in early June 2007, Phet in early June 2010, and Shaheen in early October 2021.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.9 °C, with a minimum of
16.6 °C and a maximum of
25.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
10.7 °C in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
33.2 °C in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
13.2 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.1 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.3 °C in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
39.2 °C in February 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
14 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
20.2 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.2 °C in March 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
40.6 °C in March 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
16.4 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.3 °C, with a minimum of
24.3 °C and a maximum of
34.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
17.6 °C in April 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41 °C. However, it reached
43.8 °C in April 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
11.3 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of
34.1 °C, with a minimum of
28.9 °C and a maximum of
39.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21 °C in May 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
45.5 °C. However, it reached
48.6 °C in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of
35 °C, with a minimum of
30.3 °C and a maximum of
39.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
27.5 °C. However, it dropped to
23 °C in June 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
46 °C. However, it reached
48.5 °C in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
10.9 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of
33.6 °C, with a minimum of
29.7 °C and a maximum of
37.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
27 °C. However, it dropped to
24.4 °C in July 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44.5 °C. However, it reached
47.4 °C in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
32 °C, with a minimum of
28.2 °C and a maximum of
35.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
25.5 °C. However, it dropped to
23.6 °C in August 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
42.5 °C. However, it reached
47.3 °C in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.6 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31.2 °C, with a minimum of
26.9 °C and a maximum of
35.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21.3 °C in September 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41.5 °C. However, it reached
44.5 °C in September 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.4 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
34.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
17.8 °C in October 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
41.4 °C in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.4 °C, with a minimum of
20.7 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
12.8 °C in November 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.6 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
17.9 °C and a maximum of
26.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10.9 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in December 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
16.5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
8.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.