Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
104°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Muscat
Oman · Middle East
Not the best time: Very hot afternoons and cyclone risk are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
104°F
Lows around 88°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
85°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
70%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 100° and nights feel near 89°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
88%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
85°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 101°F, easing to about 98°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning99°F
Rain0%
Cloud8%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday103°F
Rain1%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon101°F
Rain1%
Cloud16%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening97°F
Rain0%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 64 | 0.5 | 2 | 10.1 | 62 | 75 |
| Feb | 82 | 66 | 0.4 | 1 | 10.7 | 56 | 74 |
| Mar | 88 | 72 | 0.6 | 2 | 11.0 | 47 | 76 |
| Apr | 96 | 80 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.7 | 37 | 80 |
| May | 104 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.1 | 31 | 85 |
| Jun | 106 | 91 | 0.3 | 1 | 12.2 | 37 | 89 |
| Jul | 104 | 91 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.8 | 44 | 90 |
| Aug | 103 | 89 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 46 | 89 |
| Sep | 101 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 45 | 88 |
| Oct | 97 | 79 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.1 | 44 | 86 |
| Nov | 88 | 72 | 0.4 | 1 | 10.3 | 56 | 82 |
| Dec | 81 | 66 | 0.4 | 1 | 9.9 | 62 | 78 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology