Best time to visit Musandam, Oman

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The best time to visit Musandam is October-January

While Musandam is a popular destination to visit all year round, October-January is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

In summer, the temperature in Musandam can rise as high as 36℃ (96℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 17℃ (63℉).

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Musandam are usually in July, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Musandam in January – It’s the wettest month of the year.

Learn more about when to travel to Musandam, the monthly weather breakdown, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

September

Most daylight

July

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Musandam seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Musandam as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Musandam is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Musandam

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Musandam for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Musandam climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Musandam for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Musandam in January

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 61%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 5 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.


Musandam in February

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 62%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 4 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.


Musandam in March

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 63%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 5 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Musandam in April

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 60%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 4 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Musandam in May

  • Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average humidity: 58%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Musandam in June

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average low temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average humidity: 62%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Musandam in July

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 31 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
31 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Musandam in August

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average low temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 0 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Musandam in September

  • Average temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.

Musandam in October

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average humidity: 62%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Musandam in November

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 56%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 3 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Musandam in December

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 57%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Musandam in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Musandam is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 34℃ (94℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Musandam is generally around September. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in September first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Musandam is generally around January, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of January too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Musandam, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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