Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Masirah Island, Oman in January
Weather score85Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
85
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Masirah Island, Oman with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January26°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January4mm average rain
January is close to Masirah Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January9.2 hours average sun
January sits close to Masirah Island'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
January24°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaApril to June and October to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January85 weather score
January scores above Masirah Island's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
