Muscat · SpringMonth summary
Muscat weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
30°C – 38°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Muscat in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 38°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Not the best window: 1% rain risk and 12.0h of sunshine. February is much safer.
By trip type
Muscat in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good period — 38°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Muscat. Temperatures rise (38°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 17°C | 24°C | 8% | 0.4 | 10.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 18°C | 26°C | 4% | 0.3 | 10.9h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 22°C | 29°C | 6% | 0.4 | 11.1h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 26°C | 34°C | 3% | 0.3 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 May | 30°C | 38°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 31°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 31°C | 38°C | 3% | 0.3 | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 29°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 28°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.8h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 26°C | 34°C | 3% | 0.5 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 22°C | 30°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 19°C | 26°C | 5% | 0.4 | 10.0h | 8.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Muscat averages 38°C, 1% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Muscat in May
Is May a good time to visit Muscat?
May is an acceptable time for Muscat (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (9.0/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Muscat in May?
Temperatures reach 38°C. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 12.0h/day.
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