Month guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in July
What July 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
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 38°C (100°F), lows of 31°C (88°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Still extremely hot and humid; many Omanis head south to Salalah for the khareef monsoon season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 38°C (100°F) / 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 3rd-warmest month in Muscat: days average 38°C (100°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 31°C (88°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (40°C (104°F)), July is cooler; by August highs drop to around 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:29
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:56
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm March turns very hot by May; prices drop as temperatures climb.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Muscat, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Castle · Mutrah
Mutrah Fort
Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century on a rocky outcrop above the harbour, Mutrah Fort is one of the defining views of the Corniche, with round towers looking over the port.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Free
Museum · Old Muscat
National Museum of Oman
Spend time in the maritime gallery, which explains how Omani sailors traded across the Indian Ocean as far as East Africa.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Old Muscat
Bait Al Zubair
A private museum in a restored family house showing Omani daggers, swords, traditional dress, jewellery and household objects, with a garden containing a model village and a falaj irrigation channel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Muscat.
What to pack
For highs near 38°C, lows near 31°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Muscat?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Muscat in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Muscat?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Still extremely hot and humid; many Omanis head south to Salalah for the khareef monsoon season.
+How warm is Muscat in July?
Average highs are around 38°C (100°F) and lows around 31°C (88°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Muscat in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.