Dhofar, Oman
Am Atafa
Am Atafa is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 412 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now31°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time20:26
17.77° N, 53.53° EElevation 412 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.
Am Atafa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:22 · 18:0011 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:58Next 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 month12°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
4 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Am Atafa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 26 km/h · humidity 44%
Today22 Oct36°22°
Fri23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct36°21°
Sun25 Oct36°22°
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct36°21°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct35°25°
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct35°21°
When to go to Am Atafa
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 | 85 | 66 | 56 | 53 | 57 | 48 | 53 | 58 | 59 | 80 | 95 |
| High | 25° | 28° | 32° | 36° | 39° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 38° | 34° | 30° | 26° |
| Low | 12° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Am Atafa
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 Am Atafa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Am Atafa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Am Atafa.
What is the hottest month in Am Atafa?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Am Atafa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Am Atafa?
July is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.