Weather radar Muscat
Real-time precipitation radar · Maskat · Oman
Muscat climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Muscat shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25.6° | 27.8° | 31.4° | 35° | 39° | 40° | 38.3° | 37.3° | 36.6° | 34.8° | 31.1° | 27.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 18° | 20.2° | 23.4° | 27.2° | 31.1° | 33.2° | 32.9° | 31.6° | 30° | 26.9° | 23.1° | 19.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 303 | 292 | 338 | 347 | 368 | 359 | 347 | 354 | 337 | 318 | 301 | 301 |
| Humidity | 58% | 58% | 46% | 39% | 34% | 42% | 55% | 56% | 55% | 52% | 54% | 61% |
Best time to visit Muscat
The best time to visit Muscat is typically June. In this month the average high is 40°C, precipitation is 0 mm and sunshine duration is 359 hours. The annual average high is 33.7°C, total annual precipitation is 88 mm (9 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3965 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Muscat
How up to date is the weather radar for Muscat?
The weather radar for Muscat is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Muscat?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Muscat: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Muscat?
The thunderstorm potential for Muscat is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Muscat.
What is the climate like in Muscat?
Muscat has an annual average high of 33.7°C. The warmest month is June (avg high 40°C), the coldest January (avg low 18°C). The wettest month is October with 21 mm, the driest June with 0 mm. Total annual precipitation is 88 mm (9 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3965 hours.