Muscat weather in June
In June, Muscat sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 31°C, with 11 mm of rain across 0.3 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 91% of the time in June, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of June to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Muscat's 3rd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Muscat's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 31°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- 0.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:23 AM – 6:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 11%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.1
- out of 10
Muscat is capital of Oman.
- Density
- 228/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month.
A typical June day in Muscat reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 31°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 35°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 1°C warmer than May and about 1°C warmer than July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Avg low (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 31 |
| 2 | 38 | 31 |
| 3 | 38 | 31 |
| 4 | 38 | 31 |
| 5 | 38 | 31 |
| 6 | 38 | 31 |
| 7 | 38 | 31 |
| 8 | 38 | 31 |
| 9 | 38 | 31 |
| 10 | 38 | 31 |
| 11 | 38 | 31 |
| 12 | 38 | 31 |
| 13 | 38 | 31 |
| 14 | 38 | 31 |
| 15 | 38 | 31 |
| 16 | 38 | 31 |
| 17 | 38 | 31 |
| 18 | 38 | 31 |
| 19 | 38 | 32 |
| 20 | 39 | 32 |
| 21 | 39 | 32 |
| 22 | 39 | 32 |
| 23 | 39 | 32 |
| 24 | 39 | 32 |
| 25 | 39 | 32 |
| 26 | 39 | 32 |
| 27 | 38 | 32 |
| 28 | 38 | 32 |
| 29 | 38 | 32 |
| 30 | 38 | 32 |
How June really feels in Muscat
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Muscat weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 17° | 18 | 2.5 | 10.7 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 26° / 18° | 11 | 1.5 | 11.2 | 8.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 18 | 2.3 | 11.8 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 33° / 25° | 7 | 1.3 | 12.5 | 4.5 |
| May | 37° / 30° | 1 | 0.4 | 13.1 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 38° / 31° | 11 | 0.3 | 13.4 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 37° / 31° | 4 | 0.2 | 13.3 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 36° / 30° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.8 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 35° / 28° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 33° / 25° | 1 | 0.6 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 12 | 0.9 | 10.9 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 26° / 18° | 13 | 1.8 | 10.6 | 8.8 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 91% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 3% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 6%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 |
| Cloudier (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 | 3 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 3 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 | 96 | 4 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 |
| 6 | 95 | 5 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 95 | 5 |
| 10 | 95 | 5 |
| 11 | 95 | 5 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 |
| 13 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 96 | 4 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 |
| 16 | 96 | 4 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 92 | 8 |
| 26 | 92 | 8 |
| 27 | 91 | 9 |
| 28 | 90 | 10 |
| 29 | 90 | 10 |
| 30 | 89 | 11 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Muscat gets around 11 mm of rain over 0.3 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 2% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the muggy band about 22% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 51% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Muggy (%) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Miserable (%) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 11 | 6 |
| 2 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 11 | 7 |
| 3 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 12 | 8 |
| 4 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 12 | 9 |
| 5 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 12 | 10 |
| 6 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| 7 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 12 |
| 8 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 13 |
| 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 13 |
| 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 14 |
| 11 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 16 | 14 |
| 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 14 |
| 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 15 |
| 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| 17 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 13 |
| 18 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 13 |
| 19 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 12 |
| 20 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 12 |
| 21 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 11 |
| 22 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 11 |
| 23 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 11 |
| 24 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 10 |
| 25 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 10 |
| 26 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 11 |
| 27 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 11 |
| 28 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 11 |
| 29 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 12 |
| 30 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 13 |
Wind in June
Winds average 9 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of June to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:24 AM to 5:26 AM, and sunset from 6:44 PM to 6:53 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 5:24 | 6:44 |
| 2 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:45 |
| 3 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:45 |
| 4 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:46 |
| 5 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:46 |
| 6 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:46 |
| 7 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:47 |
| 8 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:48 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:48 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:48 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:49 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:49 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:49 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:50 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:50 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:24 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:52 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:52 |
| 24 | 13.5 | 5:25 | 6:52 |
| 25 | 13.5 | 5:25 | 6:52 |
| 26 | 13.5 | 5:25 | 6:52 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:25 | 6:52 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:26 | 6:53 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:26 | 6:53 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:26 | 6:53 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 7.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.32 kWh/m² to a high of 7.6 kWh/m² in May across the year — June's 7.33 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Muscat
In June, Muscat sits inside its cyclone and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Muscat sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Muscat sees seasonal dust haze (April–September), heaviest in July.
Is June a good time to visit Muscat?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Muscat.
What to pack for Muscat in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Muscat sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 31°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Muscat in June
The nearest coast averages about 32°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in June at about 32°C and coldest in February near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 24 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 32 | Tropical |
| Jul | 31 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Muscat in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Muscat peaks around May 17 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 5 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Muscat in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Muscat is worst in July — around 90 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.1× the cleanest month (December, 22 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 26 | 31 | 36 | 42 | 49 | 64 | 90 | 72 | 44 | 30 | 25 | 22 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 31 | Moderate |
| Mar | 36 | Poor |
| Apr | 42 | Poor |
| May | 49 | Poor |
| Jun | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 90 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 44 | Poor |
| Oct | 30 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Muscat?
Muscat sits at 23.6°N, 58.4°E, 14 m above sea level, in Oman. The nearest listed city is Bawshar, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Muscat
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Muscat.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Muscat has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 212 m around an average of 24 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 890 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,435 m.
The land around Muscat is covered by artificial surfaces (61%) and bare terrain (24%) within 3 km, bare terrain (48%) and water (35%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (57%) and water (38%) within 80 km.
Oman travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,947
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 91%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.1
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 10.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 407
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Muscat (23.5841°, 58.4078°, elevation 14 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).