Season guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Arsalaan Ahmad, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Heat eases through October, and November brings comfortable weather and National Day celebrations. Expect highs up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 1 rainy days across September–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F) to 36°C (97°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 36°C (97°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 34°C (93°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 | 11.6 h | 3/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 | 11 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: National Day celebrations and illuminations (November)
Make the most of the weather
Nature · Al Bustan and Qantab
Bandar Khayran snorkelling
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash vest; there is little shade on the boats.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
Waterfront · Mutrah
Mutrah Corniche
A 3-km seafront promenade curving around Mutrah harbour, with traditional merchant houses on one side and dhows and fishing boats moored on the other.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
Museum · Old Muscat
Muscat Gate Museum
Stop on the drive between Mutrah and Old Muscat; parking is next to the gate.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Park · Mutrah
Riyam Park and incense burner monument
At the eastern end of the Corniche, Riyam Park has playgrounds and lawns below a hill crowned by a giant sculpture of an incense burner, a landmark visible from much of Mutrah.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Beach · Qurum and Shatti Al Qurum
Qurum Beach
Go for a late-afternoon swim and stay for sunset; dress modestly away from hotel beaches.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Day trips in autumn
- Bimmah Sinkhole (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — A limestone sinkhole filled with clear blue-green water, set in a small park near the coast, where steps lead down for a swim.
- Wahiba Sands (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — Sharqiya (Wahiba) Sands is a sea of orange dunes where Bedouin-run camps offer dune drives, camel rides and dinners under the stars.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Muscat?
Yes: November is among the best months. Heat eases through October, and November brings comfortable weather and National Day celebrations.
+What is the weather like in Muscat in autumn?
Highs of up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.