AI-generatedSohar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jun · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,490 h
- Rain a year
- 72 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Sohar
Sohar has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 3,490 hours of sunshine a year, Sohar is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sohar
The best time to visit Sohar is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 72 mm fall in an average year.
Sohar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sohar in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 30–40 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Sohar in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–40 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Sohar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 31–37 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Sohar in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:1017:47
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:56–06:41 · evening 17:17–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:56 · evening 18:02–18:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Sohar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 36° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 36° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Sohar in October?
In October, Sohar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:10 – 17:47
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Sohar
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February has the better holiday weather in Sohar: score 100 against 50. In February, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 9.6 hbetter | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 10 mm | 9 mm |
| Muggy days | 22 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sohar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
99January25° · 8.6 h
In January, Sohar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in January100February27° · 9.0 h
In February, Sohar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in February81March30° · 9.1 h
In March, Sohar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in March50April35° · 10.1 h
In April, Sohar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in April50May40° · 10.7 h
In May, Sohar is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in May50June40° · 10.7 h
In June, Sohar is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in June50July39° · 9.8 h
In July, Sohar is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in July50August38° · 9.7 h
In August, Sohar is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in August50September37° · 9.9 h
In September, Sohar is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in September50October35° · 9.6 h
In October, Sohar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in October77November31° · 9.0 h
In November, Sohar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in November98December27° · 8.3 h
In December, Sohar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohar.
Sohar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sohar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in July (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 181 days a year, mostly from June to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 99 | 25° | 16° | 8.6 h | 2 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 27° | 17° | 9.0 h | 1 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 30° | 20° | 9.1 h | 2 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 35° | 24° | 10.1 h | 1 | 7 |
| MayMay | 50 | 40° | 28° | 10.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 40° | 30° | 10.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 39° | 30° | 9.8 h | 0 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 38° | 29° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 37° | 28° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 35° | 25° | 9.6 h | 1 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 31° | 21° | 9.0 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 98 | 27° | 18° | 8.3 h | 1 | 9 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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). Sources & licences
24.35° N, 56.71° E · 12 m · Asia/Muscat
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sohar
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 9.6 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Sohar, 83 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Sohar: 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, Sohar has about one rainy day with 10 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sohar
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 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Sohar
How breezy and how cloudy Sohar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Sohar typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 8 % of the sky over Sohar: mostly clear, with about 9.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Sohar
How often the day gets hot in Sohar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Sohar every day, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Sohar
Weather for your travel dates
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Sohar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Sohar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 99
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 20 min
- Distance
- 5,660 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Oman
- Currency
- Omani Rial (OMR)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +968
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Sohar vs Hatta
In October the holiday weather in Sohar and Hatta is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day Hatta is 2 °C warmer than Sohar. Hatta gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Sohar | Hatta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 37° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
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Oman in October: the best places
In October, Sohar ranks 6 of 7 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sohar
When is the best time to visit Sohar?
The best time to visit Sohar is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sohar?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Sohar?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 72 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Sohar get?
Sohar gets around 3,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 8.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Sohar in?
Sohar is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sohar?
A nonstop flight from London to Sohar takes about 7 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sohar?
Sohar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 99.