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Oman’s Weather

Last Update: 16 Aug 2023

Oman is a country with a moderate climate in winter and hot in the summer. Generally, Oman is a hot country due to the fact that it crosses the tropic of cancer

The temperature varies from one region to another in Oman due to the diversity of its geological terrains and the fact that it overlooks 3 seas and the Indian Ocean. From September to March, the temperature drops significantly, making the mountainous and desert areas chilly, while it increases from April towards August, leaving coastal areas hot and damp and the internal areas hot and dry. However, Oman's summer isn't so hot for some areas, such as Dhofar Governorate that witness a wonderful weather due to the monsoon season which is locally called 'Al Khareef'.

In this exceptional weather, the tourism season reaches the peak, and festivals and many activities are held in Dhofar in celebration of the refreshing monsoon. Some of the other regions in Oman enjoy a lovely weather in the summer as well, especially the mountains and valleys near Muscat and Interior of Oman, that are constant destinations for visitors and tourists. Below table and map represent the division of areas in the Sultanate upon a change in the average temperature throughout the year. Respectively below graphs represent the Average High/Low Monthly Temperature for different areas which are divided as per location and habitat wises.

NCA

North Coastal Area

INO

Interior Of Oman

NMP

North Mountain Peaks

DND

Desert Sandy Dunes Area

SMZ

South Monsoon Zone

OMAZ

Other Monsoon Affected Zone

North Coastal Area

This area is the coastal zone extended from Wilayat Sur toward north to Shinas Wilayat and costal of Musandam Governorate.

Interior of Oman

This is representing interior cities/towns and what in between at the north of Oman except mountain areas.

North Mountain Peaks

This area representing peaks of mountain at the north of Oman Such as Jabal Al Akhadar, Jabal Shams, Hatt Village peaks, Warkan villages and other around peaks.

Desert Sandy Dunes Area

This is representing sandy dunes spots at entire Oman such as Al Sharqiyah Sandy Dunes, Sandy Dunes Around Ibri Wilayat, Third Quarter Sandy Dunes and others.

South Monsoon Zone

This representing area which is directly affected by the mon-soon season (Al Khareef) at the south of Oman, which is area from Wilayat Rakuit, Salalah and Murbat Wilayat's.

Other Monsoon Affected Zone

This representing area which is in-directly affected by the mon-soon season(Al Khareef) which is the costal areas from Al Shi-waimia along the cost to Ras Al Hadd and Masirah Island.