Muscat weather in September
Muscat in September averages 34°C (94°F) and 2 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Muscat, September is the fifth warmest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 34°C (94°F)
28–40°C · 83–104°F
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Muscat like in September?
Daytime
Days are hot, often above 32°C.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Muscat in September?
High-factor sun cream
With daytime highs around 40°C, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
Loose cotton or linen
Synthetics stop working once you are sweating through them all day.
A refillable water bottle
Daily highs this warm need roughly double the water a temperate day does.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 12°C between its low and its high.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
September compared with August and October
September in Muscat is 2.1°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 36°C (98°F).
September in Muscat is 3.9°C warmer than October and about as wet as it, which averages 30°C (87°F).
Daylight in Muscat in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 17 minutes in Muscat, rising about 05:52 and setting about 18:09 local time.
September ends 40 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 18 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Muscat
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Muscat
What to read before you book.
Muscat weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September 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 September
September climate averages for Muscat, 1991–2020.
Muscat averages 34°C (94°F) in September, ranging from about 28°C (83°F) at night to 40°C (104°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. September sees only about 2 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. September averages 34°C (94°F) against 30°C (87°F) in October — 3.9°C warmer.
September is 2.1°C cooler than August, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is October to March; September sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 13 hours 35 minutes in June and 10 hours 42 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 05:52 and sunset about 18:09 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 40 minutes shorter than it starts.
