Climate Insights for Nizwa
Nizwa Province, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman
Climate Overview
The climate in Nizwa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 141 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 34 mm of rainfall. Nizwa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Nizwa is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 5.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Nizwa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Nizwa vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Nizwa vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 104°F and an average of 94°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Nizwa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 141 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 34 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3 mm. That's 31 mm less than July, the wettest month. 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.Nizwa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.2 in less than July, the wettest month. 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
Nizwa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Nizwa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nizwa is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Nizwa is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 104°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 Nizwa 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 Nizwa 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.