Dhofar, Oman
Arkīfāf
Arkīfāf is a locality in Dhofar, Oman. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time05:00
17.13° N, 54.16° EElevation 93 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low31° / 23°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Arkīfāf at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:19 · 17:5811 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:55Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in May
Coolest month17°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
43 mm of rain
Driest monthNovember
1 mm of rain
Weather in Arkīfāf
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 76%
Today23 Oct31°25°
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct31°26°
Mon26 Oct30°25°
Tue27 Oct32°25°
Wed28 Oct33°26°
Thu29 Oct31°26°
Fri30 Oct27°24°
Sat31 Oct27°22°
When to go to Arkīfāf
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 | 99 | 95 | 81 | 74 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 87 | 86 | 75 | 78 | 92 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 30° | 27° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 43 | 37 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Arkīfāf
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 Arkīfāf
Earthquakes around Arkīfāf
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arkīfāf?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arkīfāf.
What is the hottest month in Arkīfāf?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Arkīfāf?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arkīfāf?
July is the wettest month with about 43 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.