Best time to visit Muscat
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Muscat
19 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Muscat).
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Half-Day Private Muscat City Tour - Top Landmarks in Just 4 Hours - 2
Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Group Full Day Tour - 3
Nizwa and Oman's Grand Canyon: Full-Day Adventure - 4
Full-Day Wahiba Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Group Tour - 5
Nizwa and Oman's Historical Gems Tour - 6
Discover Muscat: Group City Tour - 7
Private Guided Muscat Evening City Tour - 4 Hours - 8
Oman Highlights: Wahiba Sands Desert & Wadi Bani Khalid Tour - 9
2 Days and 1 Night Private Wahiba Sands Desert Tour - 10
Private Full Day Wadi Bani Khalid With Watching Desert Sunset - 11
Private Half Day Muscat City Tour Afternoon - 12
Private Day-Tour in Nizwa and Jebel Akhdar - 13
Private Wadi Shab Hike & Swim -Sinkhole -Fins Beach-Full Day Tour - 14
Wahiba Sand Desert-Bedouin House-Wadi Bani Khalid - Full Day Tour - 15
Full-Day Nizwa Fort, Bahla Fort and Jabreen Castle Private Tour - 16
3-Days Private Tour in Oman with Pick Up - 17
Full-Day Private Experience through Desert Adventure in Oman - 18
Private 2 Days 1 Night Wahiba Sands Desert and Wadi Bani Khalid Tour - 19
Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Sharing Trip
Last refreshed 2026-06-14.
Similar climatesNizwa98% · Abu Dhabi95% · Doha91%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Muscat (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Muscat's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17–24 | 23 | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 49% | 19 | 233 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Feb | 19–26 | 26 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 50% | 19 | 228 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Mar | 22–30 | 29 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 41% | 20 | 252 | 9 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 26–34 | 34 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 36% | 20 | 258 | 9 | Quiet | 5 |
| May | 29–38 | 38 | 0 | 1 | — | 29% | 20 | 275 | 10 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jun | 31–39 | 42 | 0 | 0 | — | 39% | 19 | 267 | 10 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jul | 31–38 | 42 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 48% | 20 | 240 | 9 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 29–37 | 41 | 0 | 1 | — | 50% | 18 | 252 | 9 | Busy | 2 |
| Sep | 28–36 | 39 | 0 | 1 | — | 44% | 18 | 264 | 9 | Moderate | 2 |
| Oct | 26–33 | 35 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 46% | 17 | 250 | 8 | Moderate | 4 |
| Nov | 23–30 | 31 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 48% | 18 | 230 | 6 | Peak | 7 |
| Dec | 19–26 | 26 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 50% | 17 | 231 | 5 | Busy | 10 |
UV Index in Muscat by Month
UV index in Muscat peaks at 10 (very high) in May, dropping to 5 (moderate) in December. March, April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
February
10/1019–26°C · 1 rain days (9h) · 228 sun hours · 50% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
December
10/1019–26°C · 1 rain days (12h) · 231 sun hours · 50% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
January
10/1017–24°C (feels 23°C) · 4 rain days (36h) · 233 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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March
8/1022–30°C · 1 rain days (12h) · 252 sun hours · 41% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
April
5/1026–34°C · 1 rain days (8h) · 258 sun hours · 36% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
May
2/1029–38°C · 0 rain days (1h) · 275 sun hours · 29% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
June
2/1031–39°C (feels 42°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 267 sun hours · 39% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
July
2/1031–38°C (feels 42°C) · 2 rain days (17h) · 240 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
2/1029–37°C (feels 41°C) · 0 rain days (1h) · 252 sun hours · 50% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
2/1028–36°C (feels 39°C) · 0 rain days (1h) · 264 sun hours · 44% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high)
October
4/1026–33°C (feels 35°C) · 1 rain days (15h) · 250 sun hours · 46% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
November
7/1023–30°C · 2 rain days (11h) · 230 sun hours · 48% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Muscat
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
February is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–26°C (1 rainy day). The top three months by score are February, December, January.
What is the worst time to visit Muscat?
August is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 29–37°C (0 rainy days).
Is Muscat too hot in summer?
8 months (April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Muscat?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Muscat have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 10/10, crowd index 13) and February (climate 10/10, crowd index 10) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Muscat by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in May and is lowest in December at 5 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 5, Feb 7, Mar 9, Apr 9, May 10, Jun 10, Jul 9, Aug 9, Sep 9, Oct 8, Nov 6, Dec 5. March, April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Muscat in May?
May is the peak UV month in Muscat, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Muscat on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, May, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Muscat bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is July with a typical-day mean of 36 µg/m³ (hazardous); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 46 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.