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Dhofar, Oman

‘Arfat

‘Arfat is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 1,039 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now24°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time22:09
16.81° N, 53.52° EElevation 1,039 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in ‘Arfatweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97October
October: high / low24° / 20°
Rain this month8mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

‘Arfat at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in June

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

36 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in ‘Arfat

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct28°22°
Fri23 Oct28°22°
Sat24 Oct27°21°
Sun25 Oct27°22°
Mon26 Oct26°21°
Tue27 Oct27°21°
Wed28 Oct28°23°
Thu29 Oct26°22°
Fri30 Oct25°20°
Sat31 Oct25°20°

When to go to ‘Arfat

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989692978682646792979998
High20°21°22°25°27°27°26°25°25°24°22°20°
Low15°16°19°21°23°24°23°22°22°20°18°16°
Rain (mm)481113811363313824
Wet days12313321183111
Sea25°25°27°29°29°29°26°24°26°28°28°26°

What's on in ‘Arfat

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 ‘Arfat

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around ‘Arfat

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Nishtun 126 km →1959 · 138 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit ‘Arfat?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in ‘Arfat.
What is the hottest month in ‘Arfat?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in ‘Arfat?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in ‘Arfat?
July is the wettest month with about 36 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near ‘Arfat?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.