Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
49°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Jebel Shams
Oman · Middle East
Cold days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
49°F
Lows around 33°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days this month.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 41° and nights feel near 29°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
83%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
2 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 48°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning40°F
Rain3%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday48°F
Rain4%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon48°F
Rain5%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening43°F
Rain3%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 33 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.5 | 45 |
| Feb | 55 | 39 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.9 | 38 |
| Mar | 60 | 44 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.0 | 32 |
| Apr | 66 | 51 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.8 | 25 |
| May | 74 | 58 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.2 | 20 |
| Jun | 79 | 63 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.2 | 22 |
| Jul | 76 | 61 | 2.0 | 8 | 11.9 | 31 |
| Aug | 75 | 60 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.7 | 32 |
| Sep | 73 | 58 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.8 | 27 |
| Oct | 66 | 51 | 1.1 | 3 | 11.2 | 29 |
| Nov | 58 | 43 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.2 | 40 |
| Dec | 52 | 37 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.0 | 44 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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