Best time to visit · Muscat · Oman
The best time to visit Muscat
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Firoze Edassery, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Muscat is from November to March, when days are warm and sunny, evenings are mild and both the city and the wadis and desert are comfortable to explore. October and April are hot but manageable. Avoid June to August unless you only want a resort stay: highs of around 40°C and high humidity make sightseeing difficult.
Key facts
- Best months
- November–March
- Shoulder season
- April and October
- Warmest month
- June (avg high 40°C (104°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 25°C (77°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~2 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- June
Seasons
Muscat has a hot desert climate: warm, sunny winters from November to March, and extremely hot, humid summers from May to September, when daytime highs regularly pass 40°C. Rain is rare and falls mainly in winter, sometimes in short, heavy storms.
December–February
Winter
Peak season with warm days, cool evenings, festivals and the busiest hotels; ideal for every activity.
March–May
Spring
Warm March turns very hot by May; prices drop as temperatures climb.
June–August
Summer
Extreme heat and humidity on the coast; low prices, quiet hotels and mountain escapes to Jebel Akhdar.
September–November
Autumn
Heat eases through October, and November brings comfortable weather and National Day celebrations.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 17°C | 2 | 24°C | 10.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 26°C | 18°C | 2 | 23°C | 11.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 29°C | 21°C | 2 | 24°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 34°C | 25°C | 1 | 26°C | 12.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 39°C | 30°C | 0 | 29°C | 13.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| June | 40°C | 31°C | 0 | 31°C | 13.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| July | 38°C | 31°C | 0 | 30°C | 13.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| August | 36°C | 29°C | 0 | 29°C | 12.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 36°C | 28°C | 0 | 29°C | 12.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 34°C | 25°C | 0 | 29°C | 11.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 30°C | 21°C | 1 | 27°C | 11 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 26°C | 18°C | 2 | 25°C | 10.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Muscat Nights winter festival (usually January–February) |
| February | Muscat Nights winter festival (usually January–February) |
| November | National Day celebrations and illuminations (November) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in June, and the sights are quietest in June. Many visitors avoid June–August.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Muscat?
The best time to visit Muscat is from November to March, when days are warm and sunny, evenings are mild and both the city and the wadis and desert are comfortable to explore. October and April are hot but manageable. Avoid June to August unless you only want a resort stay: highs of around 40°C and high humidity make sightseeing difficult.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Muscat?
Usually in June. Extreme heat and humidity on the coast; one of the quietest and lowest-priced months.
+What is the rainiest month in Muscat?
January, with about 2 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Muscat get?
The warmest month, June, averages highs of 40°C (104°F) and lows of 31°C (88°F).