Dhofar, Oman
Ash Shişr
Ash Shişr is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 284 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now33°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time19:33
18.26° N, 53.66° EElevation 284 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low35° / 21°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ash Shişr at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:21 · 17:5911 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:57Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month42°C
Average high in July
Coolest month12°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
4 mm of rain
Driest monthNovember
0 mm of rain
Weather in Ash Shişr
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 23%
Today22 Oct37°23°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct37°21°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct35°22°
When to go to Ash Shişr
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 | 84 | 64 | 57 | 53 | 57 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 56 | 78 | 94 |
| High | 25° | 28° | 33° | 37° | 40° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 39° | 35° | 30° | 26° |
| Low | 12° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 17° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
What's on in Ash Shişr
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 Ash Shişr
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ash Shişr?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ash Shişr.
What is the hottest month in Ash Shişr?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 42°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Ash Shişr?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ash Shişr?
July is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.