When is a good time to go to Oman?

Oman is best avoided during the summer months (May to September) because it is exceedingly hot and can be exceptionally uncomfortable. Apart from some cloudiness and rainfall in the south (where Oman borders the Arabian Sea) sunshine levels are very high throughout the year.

As you would expect, Oman has extremely low rainfall except for the area around the Al Hajar mountains in the north and the Dhofar hills in the south. The coast is very hot and muggy all year round. Further inland, temperatures are actually higher but humidity is lower, which means that the heat is less oppressive.

Please note that the following ratings are a general indication of conditions in Oman. They could differ depending on whereabouts you are. For example, the desert can get quite chilly at night and the south coast can sometimes be cloudy and rainy.