December verdict

Oman in December

Weather score82Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 10mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

10mm

Sun

8.8h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

82

Very good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 10mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December26°C average high

December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December10mm average rain

December is close to Oman's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

December8.8 hours average sun

December sits close to Oman's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsApril to May and October

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December20°C average sea

December is below Oman's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaMay to July and October to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December82 weather score

December scores above Oman's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsMarch to April and October to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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