Month guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in June
What June 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
June is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 40°C (104°F), lows of 31°C (88°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Extreme heat and humidity on the coast; one of the quietest and lowest-priced months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 40°C (104°F) / 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 31°C (88°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in June
June is the warmest month in Muscat: days average 40°C (104°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 30 days. Compared with May (39°C (102°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs drop to around 38°C (100°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:19
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:54
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 31°C (88°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm March turns very hot by May; prices drop as temperatures climb.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Muscat, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Park · Qurum and Shatti Al Qurum
Qurum Natural Park
Walk the edge of the mangrove reserve at low tide to spot herons and crabs.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
The sea averages 31°C (88°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Muscat.
What to pack
For highs near 40°C, lows near 31°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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 June a good time to visit Muscat?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Extreme heat and humidity on the coast; one of the quietest and lowest-priced months.
+How warm is Muscat in June?
Average highs are around 40°C (104°F) and lows around 31°C (88°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Muscat in June?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.