Muscat, Oman
Ar Rija‘
Ar Rija‘ is a locality in Muscat, Oman. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now36°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:33
23.46° N, 58.59° EElevation 66 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low34° / 25°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ar Rija‘ at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:3411 h 26 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:11Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month39°C
Average high in June
Coolest month17°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
20 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
1 mm of rain
Weather in Ar Rija‘
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 26%
Today24 Oct36°28°
Sun25 Oct34°28°
Mon26 Oct34°26°
Tue27 Oct32°26°
Wed28 Oct32°26°1 mm
Thu29 Oct32°25°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°26°
Sat31 Oct34°26°
Sun1 Nov33°26°
When to go to Ar Rija‘
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 | 96 | 80 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 62 | 80 | 96 |
| High | 24° | 25° | 29° | 33° | 38° | 39° | 38° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 29° | 25° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 25 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
| Wet days | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
What's on in Ar Rija‘
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 Ar Rija‘
Earthquakes around Ar Rija‘
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ar Rija‘?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ar Rija‘.
What is the hottest month in Ar Rija‘?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Ar Rija‘?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ar Rija‘?
January is the wettest month with about 20 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.