Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Oman in January
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Oman with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January24°C average high
January 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.
Rain
January14mm average rain
January 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.
Sun
January8.7 hours average sun
January 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
January19°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
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
January77 weather score
January sits close to Oman's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
