Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Muscat, Oman in August
Weather score70Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
31°C
Weather score
70
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 31°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Muscat, Oman with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August36°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to July
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August5mm average rain
August is close to Muscat's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August9.2 hours average sun
August is below Muscat's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August31°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaMay to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August70 weather score
August sits close to Muscat's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
