Muscat · SpringMonth summary
Muscat weather in March
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Muscat in March?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: March is an excellent time to visit Muscat. 84°F, 11.1h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Muscat in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Muscat. Temperatures rise (29°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Muscat.
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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 March, Muscat averages 84°F, 6% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
March vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Muscat in March
Is March a good time to visit Muscat?
March is an excellent time to visit Muscat (score 9.0/10). With 84°F, 11.1h of sunshine and 6% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Muscat in March?
With 84°F and 11.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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