Weather in Muscat in January
January in Muscat is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Oman, this is how Muscat actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Muscat. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 20°C
15–26°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Muscat in January. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Muscat in January. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Muscat
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Muscat
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Muscat
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FAQs about Muscat
Climate averages for Muscat, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Muscat is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
June is the hottest month, with an average around 37°C.
March is the wettest month, with about 20 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
