Muscat, Oman
Al ‘Atab
Al ‘Atab is a locality in Muscat, Oman. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time23:39
23.36° N, 58.70° EElevation 232 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low33° / 25°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Al ‘Atab at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 17:3011 h 22 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous90% · Moonrise 20:14Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month38°C
Average high in June
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
19 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
1 mm of rain
Weather in Al ‘Atab
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 63%
Today28 Oct31°28°
Thu29 Oct31°26°1.7 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°25°
Sun1 Nov33°26°0.8 mm
Mon2 Nov32°25°
Tue3 Nov33°26°
Wed4 Nov33°25°
Thu5 Nov32°26°
Fri6 Nov31°25°1.2 mm
When to go to Al ‘Atab
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 94 | 97 | 83 | 65 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 58 | 66 | 85 | 96 |
| High | 23° | 24° | 28° | 32° | 37° | 38° | 37° | 36° | 35° | 33° | 28° | 24° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 19 | 24 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| Wet days | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
What's on in Al ‘Atab
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Oman seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Al ‘Atab
Earthquakes around Al ‘Atab
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Sur 47 km ↙1971 · 143 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al ‘Atab?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Al ‘Atab.
What is the hottest month in Al ‘Atab?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C.
What is the coldest month in Al ‘Atab?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Al ‘Atab?
January is the wettest month with about 19 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.