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Dhofar, Oman

Barq

Barq is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 935 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now25°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time22:10
16.81° N, 53.38° EElevation 935 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Barqweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec95October
October: high / low26° / 20°
Rain this month7mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Barq at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in June

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

26 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Barq

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°22°
Fri23 Oct30°22°
Sat24 Oct29°21°
Sun25 Oct29°22°
Mon26 Oct28°21°
Tue27 Oct29°22°
Wed28 Oct30°23°
Thu29 Oct28°22°
Fri30 Oct27°20°
Sat31 Oct27°20°

When to go to Barq

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989692917876596387959998
High21°22°24°27°29°29°27°26°26°26°24°22°
Low15°16°18°20°23°24°22°22°21°20°18°16°
Rain (mm)38101169262510723
Wet days12313321183111
Sea25°25°27°29°29°29°26°24°26°28°28°26°

What's on in Barq

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.

Earthquakes around Barq

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Nishtun 126 km →1959 · 137 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Barq?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Barq.
What is the hottest month in Barq?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Barq?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Barq?
July is the wettest month with about 26 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Barq?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.