Month guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in November
What November is really like in Muscat: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Firoze Edassery, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Muscat. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Warm and pleasant; one of the best months for combining the city with wadis and desert.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Muscat: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (34°C (93°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:22
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Summer (June–August). Extreme heat and humidity on the coast; low prices, quiet hotels and mountain escapes to Jebel Akhdar.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- National Day celebrations and illuminations (November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Experience · Coast
Dolphin-watching boat trip
Morning boat trips from Muscat's marinas regularly meet pods of spinner and bottlenose dolphins along the coast, often combined with views of the cliffs and coves south of Old Muscat.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Muscat.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 December–March. Compare every month.
Muscat in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Muscat?
It is one of the best months to visit Muscat. Warm and pleasant; one of the best months for combining the city with wadis and desert.
+How warm is Muscat in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Muscat in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.