Season guide · Muscat · Oman
Muscat in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Extreme heat and humidity on the coast; low prices, quiet hotels and mountain escapes to Jebel Akhdar. Expect highs up to 40°C (104°F) and lows around 29°C (84°F), with about 0 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 29°C (84°F) to 40°C (104°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 40°C (104°F) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 | 13.6 h | 1/5 |
| July | 38°C (100°F) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 | 13.5 h | 2/5 |
| August | 36°C (97°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 0 | 12.9 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 38°C (100°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Park · Qurum and Shatti Al Qurum
Qurum Natural Park
One of the city's largest parks, with a lake, fountains, gardens and play areas, next to the protected Qurum mangroves where wading birds feed at low tide.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Experience · Coast
Dolphin-watching boat trip
Choose an early departure, when the sea is calmer and dolphins more active, and pick an operator that keeps a respectful distance.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
Nature · Al Bustan and Qantab
Bandar Khayran snorkelling
A sheltered bay of islets and coves about 25 km south of Muscat, with clear water and coral reefs; boat trips from the city or from Qantab stop at several snorkelling spots and small beaches.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Bimmah Sinkhole (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — A limestone sinkhole filled with clear blue-green water, set in a small park near the coast, where steps lead down for a swim.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Muscat?
It is a trade-off: Extreme heat and humidity on the coast; low prices, quiet hotels and mountain escapes to Jebel Akhdar. The best months overall are November–March.
+What is the weather like in Muscat in summer?
Highs of up to 40°C (104°F) and lows around 29°C (84°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.