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Muscat, Oman

Al Markhīyah

Al Markhīyah is a locality in Muscat, Oman, 314 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time03:09
22.99° N, 58.79° EElevation 314 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Al Markhīyahweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low35° / 24°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Al Markhīyah at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month42°C

Average high in June

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

7 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Al Markhīyah

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct34°25°
Sun1 Nov34°24°
Mon2 Nov35°25°
Tue3 Nov35°25°
Wed4 Nov34°25°
Thu5 Nov34°25°
Fri6 Nov33°24°
Sat7 Nov32°23°
Sun8 Nov32°24°

When to go to Al Markhīyah

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score958968545758535058567893
High25°27°31°36°40°42°41°40°38°35°30°26°
Low15°17°20°24°28°29°30°28°26°24°20°16°
Rain (mm)132531206138713514
Wet days213200230111

What's on in Al Markhīyah

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 Markhīyah

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Al Markhīyah

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al Markhīyah?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Al Markhīyah.
What is the hottest month in Al Markhīyah?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 42°C and lows of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Al Markhīyah?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Al Markhīyah?
August is the wettest month with about 7 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.