Climate · Asia
Muscat climate, year-round
Oman · Hot desert (humid coastal) · Updated May 2026
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Best for: Gulf nomads who can plan around summer to live the winter postcard.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
21°C
65%
0mm
Feb
22°C
65%
0mm
Mar
25°C
60%
0mm
Apr
29°C
55%
0mm
May
33°C
55%
0mm
Jun
34°C
55%
0mm
Jul
33°C
65%
0mm
Aug
31°C
70%
0mm
Sep
31°C
65%
0mm
Oct
29°C
60%
0mm
Nov
25°C
65%
0mm
Dec
22°C
67%
0mm
Summer peak
34°C
June · 55% humidity
Winter low
21°C
January · 65% humidity
Climate type
Hot desert (humid coastal)
Dry summers, Moderate winters
Field notes
The summer is the actual filter — May through September routinely hits 33–34°C with brutal Gulf humidity (60–70%), and outdoor life essentially halts. November through March is the comfort window with mild dry days (22–28°C average). Almost zero rain year-round.
Visa for nomads
Low nomad-friendlyPathway
Extendable tourist
Program
—
Typical max stay
3 months
Tourist visa up to 30–90 days depending on passport; no formal DNV — longer stays via employment route.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Muscat: ~$2,260/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.