Muscat & the Wahiba Sands
Whitewashed forts along a rugged coast, then a night in the dunes with a Bedouin camp and a sky doing more stars than seems reasonable.
The best time to visit Muscat & the Wahiba Sands is Oct–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (92°F). Local time there is 20:28 (UTC+4).
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The year at a glance
January · high 25°C · rain 19mm · 10.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Muscat/Seeb, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C76°F | 19mm0.7in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| February | 26°C79°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| March | 30°C85°F | 3mm0.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 34°C94°F | 4mm0.2in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| May | 39°C101°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| June | 39°C103°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| July | 38°C100°F | 16mm0.6in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| August | 37°C99°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| September | 36°C97°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 33°C92°F | 22mm0.9in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C85°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| December | 26°C79°F | 15mm0.6in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Muscat & the Wahiba Sands?
The best time to visit Muscat & the Wahiba Sands is Oct–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (92°F).
How warm does Muscat & the Wahiba Sands get?
Typical daytime highs in Muscat & the Wahiba Sands are Mar–May 34°C (94°F), Jun–Aug 38°C (100°F), Sep–Nov 33°C (92°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (78°F).
Is Muscat & the Wahiba Sands expensive?
On the ground, Muscat & the Wahiba Sands is middling.
What sort of trip is Muscat & the Wahiba Sands good for?
Muscat & the Wahiba Sands is good for beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays, history and culture, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Muscat & the Wahiba Sands?
The wettest month in Muscat & the Wahiba Sands is October at 22mm (0.9in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 7mm (0.3in).
What plug do I need for Muscat & the Wahiba Sands?
Muscat & the Wahiba Sands uses type C, G sockets at 240 V.
