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Best time to visit Oman
The best time to travel to Oman is when you can avoid the highest temperatures, although you can expect this country to be hot all year round. In the sultanate of Oman, the subtropical climate exists alongside the influence of the monsoons. If you are deciding when to travel to Oman, the first thing to know is that it will always be pretty hot. From there, you can decide the best time to travel depending on what you want to see and do.
Without a doubt, the summer months are the hottest. From the beginning of April until the end of October, the thermometer will read an average of 35ºC. The humidity is another constant characteristic of Oman’s climate. In the coastal area of the north of the country, the humidity index is higher. However, in Dhofar, in the most southern part of Oman, the climate is totally different.
In the region of Dhofar, from mid-June until September, there is a type of cloud of mist that appears and notably cools down the temperatures. Hence many tourists choose these months to spend their holidays in this area.
In summary, the best time to travel to Oman is between November and April. During these months, the climate is ideal, whereas in May and September the weather is still nice, but the temperatures are higher. However, from June to August, it is only worth travelling to Oman if you are going to Salalah due to the extremely high temperatures.
Bearing all of this in mind, let’s look at when is the best time to travel to Oman depending on the region of the country you want to visit.
Best time to travel to Oman and visit Muscat
To discover the northern part of Oman and visit Muscat to enjoy the region's numerous beaches and the spa of Bandar Jissah, it’s best to choose the months between November and February. During these months, the thermometer will read an average of 27ºC with hardly any rain.
Between March and October, the temperatures will increase up to 38ºC on average, so if you don’t like excessive heat, it’s best to avoid these months to visit this region of Oman. Winter and autumn, however, are the best times to discover all of the cultural and scenic wealth of this beautiful region!
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Best time to travel to Oman and visit Wahiba Sands
If you want a desert adventure, the best time to visit the Wahiba Sands of the Sharquiya desert or the beaches of Al Khaluf is between October and March, as you will have warm but bearable temperatures. April would also be a good month to visit this area of Oman since you have the advantage of it being the low tourist season.
Summers in this region of the country, and further inland in the desert, are very hot. The thermometer can reach 40ºC during the day, although the temperatures are much lower at night due to the special conditions of the desert climate.
Best time to travel to Oman and visit Wadi Bani Khalid
If your trip to Oman includes relaxing and bathing in the crystalline waters of the Wadi Banki mountain oasis, the best time to visit is from November to April. At this time you will be able to enjoy this lost paradise of Oman, rarely visited by tourists yet famed for its spectacular scenery.
Remember that, in summer, temperatures rise significantly, so it's best to avoid the months from May until October if you don’t want to suffer the intense heat that characterises the Omani summer.
Best time to travel to Oman and visit Salalah
As we already said, the climate in Salalah is totally different to the rest of Oman. This is due to the wind of the Khareef monsoon. Between June and September, the winds produce a particular phenomenon in this region. Instead of torrential rains, as you would expect, a refreshing dew is produced instead.
The air is also hot and humid, and the vegetation is green and exuberant due to the climatic conditions. Therefore, the best time to visit Salalah is all year round. The optimum weather is between October and April. May and September are also pleasant, as they are months of transition. From June to August, the climate is humid thanks to the monsoon, but the temperatures are still remarkably cool.
Now you know the best time to travel to Oman, the only thing left for you to do is choose your departure dates and the places you want to visit!
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