Muscat, Oman Weather
Muscat hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 72°F (22°C) is about 26°F (14°C) below the typical August high of 98°F (37°C).
Current conditions in detail
Muscat weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Muscat looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 72° and an overnight low of 71°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 21 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Muscat 14-day forecast
About the weather in Muscat
Located in Oman, Muscat experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 102°F (39°C) in June and dip to about 76°F (24°C) in January, with around 3.3 inches (84 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Muscat weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: June - highs near 102°F (39°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 76°F (24°C)
- Record high: 116°F (47°C) · Record low: 52°F (11°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (1 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (11.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on June. Highs average 102°F (39°C) and overnight lows stay near 87°F (31°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 76°F (24°C) and lows around 63°F (17°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 116°F (47°C) and dropped as low as 52°F (11°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain over 1 days, while August is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Muscat turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 93°F (34°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); precipitation is infrequent.
June through August
June through August in Muscat turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 100°F (38°C) and nights around 86°F (30°C); precipitation is infrequent.
September through November
September through November in Muscat runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 91°F (33°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); precipitation is infrequent.
December through February
December through February in Muscat is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Muscat by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 63° | 3 | 0.5 in | 10.1 h/day | 60% |
| February | 79° | 65° | 1 | 0.3 in | 10.6 h/day | 58% |
| March | 85° | 71° | 2 | 0.4 in | 10.8 h/day | 51% |
| April | 93° | 78° | 1 | 0.3 in | 11.6 h/day | 40% |
| May | 101° | 85° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.9 h/day | 34% |
| June | 102° | 87° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.9 h/day | 43% |
| July | 100° | 88° | 1 | 0.3 in | 10.9 h/day | 52% |
| August | 98° | 84° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.2 h/day | 54% |
| September | 96° | 82° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 51% |
| October | 92° | 78° | 1 | 0.6 in | 10.9 h/day | 51% |
| November | 85° | 72° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 56% |
| December | 78° | 66° | 1 | 0.5 in | 9.9 h/day | 60% |