Climate Insights for Muscat

The climate in Muscat is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 58mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 15mm of rainfall. Muscat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Muscat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°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.

Muscat is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 58mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 15mm of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. 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.

Muscat is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Muscat, which began on March 20, 2026. Muscat is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Muscat 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 7mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Muscat 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.