Month guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in December
What December is really like in Muscat: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Andrew Moore, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Muscat. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Warm days and mild nights; busy over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Muscat: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with November (30°C (86°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:23
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Autumn (September–November). Heat eases through October, and November brings comfortable weather and National Day celebrations.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Muscat, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Al Khuwair
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Completed in 2001, Oman's largest mosque is built of Indian sandstone, with a main prayer hall covered by one of the world's largest hand-woven carpets and lit by a huge crystal chandelier.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Market · Mutrah
Mutrah Souq
Visit in the late afternoon or evening when it is cooler and busiest; prices are open to polite bargaining.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
Palace · Old Muscat
Al Alam Palace and Old Muscat
The Sultan's ceremonial palace, with its blue-and-gold columns, faces a formal plaza in Old Muscat's walled cove.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Market · Mutrah
Mutrah Fish Market
Go early in the morning to see the catch arriving; it winds down by late morning.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Muscat.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Muscat?
One of the best months to visit Muscat. The other best months are January–March and November. Compare every month.
Muscat in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Muscat?
It is one of the best months to visit Muscat. Warm days and mild nights; busy over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
+How warm is Muscat in December?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Muscat in December?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.