Climate Insights for Masirah

The climate in Masirah is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 35mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 10mm of rainfall. Masirah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Masirah has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°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 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Masirah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 35mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 10mm of rainfall. March and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, 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.

Masirah 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 July, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Masirah, which began on June 21, 2026. Masirah 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 May at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Masirah 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 5mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Masirah 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.