The best time to visit Oman
The best time to visit Oman for warm, sunny weather is November to February, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 97/100 with daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F. October and March are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in June at about 36°C / 97°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) year-round, warmest in June at 32°C.
Oman by month, averaged across 3 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 96 | 24° / 75°F | 13 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| February | 97 | 25° / 77°F | 10 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| March | 94 | 28° / 82°F | 25 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| April | 87 | 32° / 90°F | 8 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| May | 65 | 35° / 95°F | 23 mm | 30° | Very good |
| June | 61 | 36° / 97°F | 10 mm | 32° | Very good |
| July | 60 | 34° / 93°F | 34 mm | 31° | Very good |
| August | 67 | 33° / 91°F | 26 mm | 29° | Very good |
| September | 75 | 33° / 91°F | 35 mm | 30° | Excellent |
| October | 91 | 32° / 90°F | 4 mm | 30° | Excellent |
| November | 97 | 29° / 84°F | 10 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| December | 97 | 26° / 79°F | 9 mm | 26° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: November to February — Oman's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 97/100, ~26°C / 79°F days). Shoulder season: October and March — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: June, ~36°C / 97°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~207 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Muscat/Seeb (3,460 h/yr), Suhar (3,416 h/yr), Salalah (2,877 h/yr). See every Oman destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.