When is the best time to visit Oman?

 The best time to visit Oman is between October and April, when the temperatures are warm (17°C-35°C) and turtles can be seen at Ras al Jinz. The country has a reliably warm climate, so as long as you avoid the scorching summer months between June and August, you can visit any time.

Rain is fleeting and only tends to come in January and February as short, sharp showers.

On the south coast, Salalah has a very different climate, in that it has a monsoon season, called the khareef. From June to September, the khareef’s wet winds create a thick and humid fog which coats the mountains in moisture, creating luxuriant green hills. This provides ideal conditions for Salalah’s abundance of tropical fruit, which is in season throughout the year.

jan - feb

This is an excellent time to visit with some of the coolest temperatures of the year. There can be some rain during January and February, which falls as short, sharp showers, but this is not predictable. The New Year period can be busy and hotels will often charge higher rates.

Events & Festivals

 Muscat Festival (February): Held annually, this is a month-long celebration of Omani culture and art. 

MAR - APR

Temperatures are warmer, perhaps in the 30°Cs, making this an ideal time to visit before the heat and humidity of the summer. March and April are often less busy than the winter months of November to February.

Events & Festivals

 Jebel Akkdar Mountains (March and April): This is the rose-blooming season in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains close to Muscat, providing beautiful scenery. 

MAy

May is a transitional month between the cooler temperatures of winter and spring and the excessive heat of the summer months. Temperatures are quite high but humidity levels are lower. May is also the start of the summer fruit season, so you can expect a lot of fresh produce.

Events & Festivals

 Apricot Harvest (May): The apricot harvest usually commences in May, followed over the next month or so by other summer fruits like peaches, figs and pears.

SEP

September is still very hot, although temperatures are not quite as high as between June and August. Costs remain lower than they are over the winter months. This is still within the peak turtle viewing time at Ras al Jinz, at the end of the breeding season. The landscape around Salalah is host to multiple migratory birds species, particularly over the summer months. The slightly cooler temperatures and lower visitor numbers of September make it a great month to see the birds while they are still in their peak numbers.

Events & Festivals

 Autumn Harvest (September and October): The autumn harvest reaps pomegranates, walnuts, olives and grapes.