AI-generatedMuscat at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 37°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 31.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,200 h
- Rain a year
- 92 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Muscat
Muscat has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,200 hours of sunshine a year, Muscat is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
October is in the cyclone season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
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Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Muscat in October?
In October, Muscat is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Muscat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min06:03 – 17:41
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 7 %on average
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Muscat
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %24 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sea temperature in Muscat
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 30.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Muscat ranges from 23.6 °C in February to 31.6 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 31.1 and 32.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.0° | 23.2° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 23.6° | 23.2° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 24.7° | 23.7° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 27.3° | 26.6° | 28.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 30.3° | 29.4° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 31.6° | 31.1° | 32.2° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 31.3° | 30.5° | 32.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.7° | 29.9° | 31.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.3° | 29.4° | 31.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.9° | 29.0° | 30.5° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.6° | 24.8° | 26.4° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Muscat
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.9 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Muscat, 77 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Muscat
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Muscat: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Muscat has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 97 | 24° | 17° | 24.0° | 8.1 h | 2 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 99 | 26° | 18° | 23.6° | 8.6 h | 1 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 28° | 20° | 24.7° | 8.6 h | 2 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 33° | 24° | 27.3° | 9.2 h | 1 | 9 |
| MayMay | 50 | 37° | 28° | 30.3° | 9.8 h | 1 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 29° | 31.6° | 9.4 h | 0 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 36° | 30° | 31.3° | 8.6 h | 0 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 35° | 28° | 30.7° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 35° | 27° | 30.3° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 33° | 25° | 29.9° | 8.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 29° | 21° | 28.0° | 8.5 h | 1 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 25° | 18° | 25.6° | 7.9 h | 2 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
23.58° N, 58.41° E · 14 m · Asia/Muscat
Best time to visit Muscat
The best time to visit Muscat is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 92 mm fall in an average year.
Muscat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Muscat in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–37 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Muscat in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 35–37 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Muscat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Muscat in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Muscat for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Muscat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In January, Muscat is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in January99February26° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In February, Muscat is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in February90March28° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In March, Muscat is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in March64April33° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In April, Muscat is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in April50May37° · Sea 30° · 10 h
In May, Muscat is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in May50June37° · Sea 32° · 9 h
In June, Muscat is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in June49July36° · Sea 31° · 9 h
In July, Muscat is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 31.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in July49August35° · Sea 31° · 9 h
In August, Muscat is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in August51September35° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In September, Muscat is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in September62October33° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In October, Muscat is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in October87November29° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In November, Muscat is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Muscat.
Muscat in November96December25° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In December, Muscat is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Muscat.
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Muscat vs. Dubai
In October Muscat has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs. 50). During the day Dubai is 4 °C warmer than Muscat. The sea in Dubai is 1 °C warmer. Dubai gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Muscat | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 62 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 37° |
| Sea | 30° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Muscat
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,840 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Muscat lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Muscat
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
The best time to visit Muscat is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Muscat?
The sea temperature in Muscat ranges from 23.6 °C in February to 31.6 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Muscat in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Muscat?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 29 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Muscat?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 92 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Muscat get?
Muscat gets around 3,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 7.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Muscat in?
Muscat uses the time zone Asia/Muscat, at UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Muscat?
A nonstop flight from London to Muscat takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,840 km.
When is cyclone season in Muscat?
Muscat lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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