Climate in Oman

The Omani climate varies from arid in inland regions, to humid in coastal areas and tropical in the south of the country, with freezing temperatures (in Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams) in winter to over 50°C in summer in desert areas. Annual rainfall is around 100mm except in the Dhofar region where there are monsoon rains (200-350mm) during the so-called Kharif period (July-September).

The sultanate generally has two distinct seasons: summer and winter. In winter, from November to February, temperatures hover around 25°C and the little rainfall that may fall occurs at this time. In summer, from May to October, temperatures can reach 45°C, but the average temperature is around 35°C.

Winter temperatures are very pleasant with an average daily temperature of 21°C. The best time to visit Oman is between October and April, when the weather is warm, dry and mild. Summer months are hot but the high temperatures are tempered by the monsoon winds that blow through the southeast of the country.