Muscat · WinterMonth summary
Muscat weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
8% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Muscat in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Muscat. February remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Muscat in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Muscat enjoys 24°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 63°F | 75°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 64°F | 79°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 72°F | 84°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 79°F | 93°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 May | 86°F | 100°F | 1% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 88°F | 102°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 88°F | 100°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 84°F | 99°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 82°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 79°F | 93°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 72°F | 86°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 66°F | 79°F | 5% | 0.0in | 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 January, Muscat averages 75°F, 8% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Muscat in January
Is January a good time to visit Muscat?
January is an excellent time to visit Muscat (score 8.5/10). With 75°F, 10.2h of sunshine and 8% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Muscat in January?
With 75°F and 10.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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