Month guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in January
What January is really like in Muscat: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Muscat. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Peak season, with warm sunny days, pleasant evenings and the opera and festival season in full swing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Muscat: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with December (26°C (79°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:41
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Muscat Nights winter festival (usually January–February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Mutrah
Mutrah Corniche
Walk from the fish market towards Riyam Park at sunset, when the hills turn pink and families come out.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
Museum · Old Muscat
Muscat Gate Museum
Housed in the gateway over the road between Mutrah and Old Muscat, this small museum covers the history of the city's walls and wells, and its rooftop looks over the old town.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Park · Mutrah
Riyam Park and incense burner monument
Come in the evening when families picnic and children use the play areas.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Beach · Qurum and Shatti Al Qurum
Qurum Beach
Muscat's main city beach is a long stretch of sand where locals play football, jog and gather at sunset, with cafés and hotel beach clubs along Shatti Al Qurum.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Muscat.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 17°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Muscat?
One of the best months to visit Muscat, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February–March and November–December. Compare every month.
Muscat in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Muscat?
It is one of the best months to visit Muscat. Peak season, with warm sunny days, pleasant evenings and the opera and festival season in full swing.
+How warm is Muscat in January?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Muscat in January?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.