Oman · WinterMonth summary
Oman weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Oman in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Oman. March remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Oman in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 One of the best months — 26°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions Even in winter, Oman enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 December, Oman averages 26°C, 5% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Oman in December
Is December a good time to visit Oman?
December is an excellent time to visit Oman (score 8.8/10). With 26°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Oman in December?
With 26°C and 10.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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