Climate Insights for Sohar

Sohar Province, Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman

Hottest
June
39°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
October
24 mm rain1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sohar is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 91 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 24 mm of rainfall. Sohar 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 17°C.The climate in Sohar is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 3.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 1 in of rainfall. Sohar 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 63°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°FebMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°MarMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 39°Average: 34°Min: 29°JunMax: 39°Average: 35°Min: 32°JulMax: 38°Average: 35°Min: 32°AugMax: 37°Average: 34°Min: 31°SepMax: 36°Average: 33°Min: 29°OctMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 27°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 94°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 102°FAverage: 93°FMin: 85°FJunMax: 103°FAverage: 96°FMin: 89°FJulMax: 100°FAverage: 94°FMin: 89°FAugMax: 99°FAverage: 93°FMin: 88°FSepMax: 97°FAverage: 91°FMin: 85°FOctMax: 94°FAverage: 86°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Sohar vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sohar vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 96°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 70°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 14mmAprPrecipitation: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 24mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 7mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 1inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Sohar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 91 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 24 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 24 mm less than October, 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.Sohar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 0.9 in less than October, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Sohar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 11km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sohar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan21°70°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr30°86°F
May34°93°F
Jun35°96°F
Jul35°94°F
Aug34°93°F
Sep33°91°F
Oct30°86°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Sohar is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Sohar is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 103°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 Sohar 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 Sohar 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C63 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
35 °C94 °F
11 km/h7 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
29 °C85 °F
39 °C102 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
32 °C89 °F
39 °C103 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
32 °C89 °F
38 °C100 °F
10 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
31 °C88 °F
37 °C99 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
29 °C85 °F
36 °C97 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
34 °C94 °F
9 km/h5 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in