Hot
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Muscat, Oman in May
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
39°C
Rain
6mm
Sun
11h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
62
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°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
May39°C average high
May is one of Muscat's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to July
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May6mm average rain
May 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
May11 hours average sun
May is one of Muscat's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May 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
May62 weather score
May scores below Muscat's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
