Muscat weather in December
Muscat in December averages 21°C (70°F) and 9 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Muscat, December is the second coldest and the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 21°C (70°F)
16–26°C · 60–80°F
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Muscat like in December?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Muscat in December?
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 11°C between its low and its high.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
December compared with November and January
December in Muscat is 4.2°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 25°C (78°F).
December in Muscat is 1.1°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
Daylight in Muscat in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 42 minutes in Muscat, rising about 06:40 and setting about 17:22 local time.
No month in Muscat has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Muscat
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Muscat
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Muscat weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 68°F | 5 mm |
| February | 23°C / 73°F | 11 mm |
| March | 26°C / 79°F | 20 mm |
| April | 31°C / 87°F | 15 mm |
| May | 35°C / 95°F | 8 mm |
| June | 37°C / 99°F | 16 mm |
| July | 37°C / 99°F | 3 mm |
| August | 36°C / 98°F | 3 mm |
| September | 34°C / 94°F | 2 mm |
| October | 30°C / 87°F | 2 mm |
| November | 25°C / 78°F | 12 mm |
| December | 21°C / 70°F | 9 mm |
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FAQs about Muscat in December
December climate averages for Muscat, 1991–2020.
Muscat averages 21°C (70°F) in December, ranging from about 16°C (60°F) at night to 26°C (80°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 9 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 21°C (70°F) against 20°C (68°F) in January — 1.1°C warmer.
December is 4.2°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
Yes. December falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, October to March, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 42 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Muscat.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:40 and sunset about 17:22 local time. Both shift across the month.
