Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Oman in May
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
7mm
Sun
11h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Oman with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May37°C average high
May is one of Oman's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May7mm average rain
May 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
May11 hours average sun
May is one of Oman's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May22°C average sea
May is one of Oman's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
May75 weather score
May 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.
