Oman · SummerMonth summary
Oman weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
29°C – 36°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Oman in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Not the best window: 0% rain risk and 11.4h of sunshine. March is much safer.
By trip type
Oman in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Good period — 36°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In the height of summer, Oman sees high temperatures (36°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (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 | 9% | 0.4 | 10.2h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 18°C | 25°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 21°C | 29°C | 5% | 0.3 | 11.1h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 25°C | 34°C | 3% | 0.3 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 May | 29°C | 38°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 30°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 30°C | 37°C | 3% | 0.3 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 29°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 28°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.8h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 25°C | 33°C | 3% | 0.5 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 21°C | 29°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.2h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 18°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 August, Oman averages 36°C, 0% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Oman in August
Is August a good time to visit Oman?
August is an acceptable time for Oman (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (9.0/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Oman in August?
Temperatures reach 36°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.4h/day.
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