Muscat, Oman
Al Markaz
Al Markaz is a locality in Muscat, Oman. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now37°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time13:17
23.36° N, 58.53° EElevation 169 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low35° / 24°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Al Markaz at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:3511 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month41°C
Average high in June
Coolest month15°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
13 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
1 mm of rain
Weather in Al Markaz
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 13%
Today23 Oct36°26°
Sat24 Oct36°26°
Sun25 Oct35°26°
Mon26 Oct32°26°1 mm
Tue27 Oct34°25°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct32°25°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°24°
Sat31 Oct33°24°
When to go to Al Markaz
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 | 92 | 74 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 78 | 95 |
| High | 24° | 26° | 30° | 35° | 40° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 35° | 30° | 25° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 19° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 13 | 21 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| Wet days | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
What's on in Al Markaz
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 Markaz
Earthquakes around Al Markaz
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Markaz?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Al Markaz.
What is the hottest month in Al Markaz?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 30°C.
What is the coldest month in Al Markaz?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Al Markaz?
January is the wettest month with about 13 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.