Climate Insights for Barka
Barka Province, Al Batinah South Governorate, Oman
Climate Overview
The climate in Barka is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 68 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 17 mm of rainfall. Barka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Barka is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 2.7 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Barka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.
Temperature
Barka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 34°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Barka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 92°F. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 71°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Barka is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 68 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Barka is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 2.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Barka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Barka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Barka is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Barka is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.