Muscat · AutumnMonth summary
Muscat weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 93°F
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Muscat in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 34°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Muscat in October: 93°F and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Muscat in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Muscat is often underrated: 34°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (3% 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 October, Muscat averages 93°F, 3% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
October vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Muscat in October
Is October a good time to visit Muscat?
October is an excellent time to visit Muscat (score 7.6/10). With 93°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Muscat in October?
Temperatures reach 93°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.0h/day.
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