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Dhofar, Oman

Ḩīmūt

Ḩīmūt is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 1,178 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now21°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time21:42
16.72° N, 53.16° EElevation 1,178 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Ḩīmūtweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec95October
October: high / low25° / 19°
Rain this month9mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Ḩīmūt at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in June

Coolest month13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

22 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Ḩīmūt

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct26°20°
Fri23 Oct26°19°
Sat24 Oct27°20°
Sun25 Oct26°20°
Mon26 Oct27°20°
Tue27 Oct28°20°
Wed28 Oct28°21°
Thu29 Oct26°20°
Fri30 Oct24°18°
Sat31 Oct25°18°

When to go to Ḩīmūt

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989692907673555883959998
High20°22°24°27°29°30°28°27°27°25°23°21°
Low13°15°17°19°22°23°22°22°21°19°16°14°
Rain (mm)3812126922248923
Wet days12313321183111
Sea25°25°27°29°29°29°26°24°26°28°28°26°

What's on in Ḩīmūt

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 Ḩīmūt

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ḩīmūt

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Nishtun 126 km →1959 · 128 km
5.5Nishtun 110 km →1964 · 140 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ḩīmūt?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ḩīmūt.
What is the hottest month in Ḩīmūt?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Ḩīmūt?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ḩīmūt?
July is the wettest month with about 22 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ḩīmūt?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.