Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Nizwa
Oman · Middle East
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 60°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 60°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
80%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain2%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday77°F
Rain3%
Cloud20%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain3%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening72°F
Rain2%
Cloud19%
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 60 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.4 | 47 |
| Feb | 83 | 64 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 40 |
| Mar | 89 | 69 | 0.8 | 2 | 11.0 | 35 |
| Apr | 96 | 77 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.8 | 29 |
| May | 104 | 84 | 0.2 | 2 | 12.1 | 25 |
| Jun | 107 | 88 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.2 | 28 |
| Jul | 106 | 88 | 0.7 | 4 | 11.6 | 36 |
| Aug | 104 | 86 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.5 | 39 |
| Sep | 101 | 83 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.8 | 35 |
| Oct | 95 | 78 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.2 | 32 |
| Nov | 87 | 70 | 0.4 | 1 | 10.3 | 42 |
| Dec | 81 | 64 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.0 | 45 |
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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
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