Season guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Warm March turns very hot by May; prices drop as temperatures climb. Expect highs up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 3 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F) to 39°C (102°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 3
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| April | 34°C (93°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| May | 39°C (102°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 | 13.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 3 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
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
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
Day trips in spring
- Jebel Akhdar (About 2–2.5 hours by 4WD) — The 'Green Mountain' plateau, about 2,000 metres up, has terraced villages, rose gardens used for rose water in spring, walnut and pomegranate orchards and cliff-edge walking paths, with temperatures far cooler than the coast.
- Wadi Shab (About 1 hour 45 minutes by car) — A short boat crossing and a hike of about 45 minutes lead up a palm-filled gorge to turquoise pools, where you can swim through a narrow gap into a cave with a waterfall.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Muscat?
Yes: March is among the best months. Warm March turns very hot by May; prices drop as temperatures climb.
+What is the weather like in Muscat in spring?
Highs of up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 3 rainy days over the season.