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Dhofar, Oman

Ashqūl

Ashqūl is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 967 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 time01:42
16.82° N, 53.44° EElevation 967 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Ashqūlweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97October
October: high / low25° / 20°
Rain this month8mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Ashqūl at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in June

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

30 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Ashqūl

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°21°
Sun25 Oct27°22°
Mon26 Oct27°21°
Tue27 Oct28°21°
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct28°22°
Fri30 Oct27°20°
Sat31 Oct26°20°
Sun1 Nov26°19°

When to go to Ashqūl

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989692948279626690979998
High20°21°23°26°28°28°26°25°26°25°23°21°
Low15°16°18°21°23°24°22°22°21°20°18°16°
Rain (mm)481112610302811824
Wet days12313321183111
Sea25°25°27°29°29°29°26°24°26°28°28°26°

What's on in Ashqūl

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 Ashqūl

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ashqūl

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 Ashqūl?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ashqūl.
What is the hottest month in Ashqūl?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ashqūl?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ashqūl?
July is the wettest month with about 30 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ashqūl?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.