Dhofar, Oman
Al Maţhafah
Al Maţhafah is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 433 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:51
17.67° N, 53.56° EElevation 433 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low34° / 20°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Al Maţhafah at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:22 · 17:5911 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:35Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month40°C
Average high in June
Coolest month12°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
4 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Al Maţhafah
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 13%
Today24 Oct36°22°
Sun25 Oct35°21°
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct34°22°
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct34°21°
Sun1 Nov34°22°
When to go to Al Maţhafah
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 | 98 | 86 | 67 | 56 | 53 | 57 | 48 | 53 | 58 | 60 | 81 | 96 |
| High | 25° | 28° | 32° | 36° | 39° | 40° | 39° | 39° | 38° | 34° | 29° | 26° |
| Low | 12° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 16° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Al Maţhafah
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 Maţhafah
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Maţhafah?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Al Maţhafah.
What is the hottest month in Al Maţhafah?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Al Maţhafah?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Al Maţhafah?
July is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.