Dhofar, Oman
Jinawt
Jinawt is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time19:35
17.83° N, 55.44° EElevation 22 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low31° / 24°
Rain this month3mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Jinawt at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:15 · 17:5011 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:42Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in June
Coolest month17°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
1 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
November
Weather in Jinawt
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 64%
Today26 Oct31°27°
Tue27 Oct31°27°
Wed28 Oct31°27°
Thu29 Oct30°27°
Fri30 Oct29°27°
Sat31 Oct29°25°
Sun1 Nov29°26°
Mon2 Nov30°25°
Tue3 Nov29°26°
When to go to Jinawt
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 | 95 | 91 | 77 | 66 | 50 | 56 | 50 | 55 | 70 | 71 | 80 | 92 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sea | 25° | 24° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 26° |
What's on in Jinawt
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 Jinawt
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jinawt?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jinawt.
What is the hottest month in Jinawt?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Jinawt?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jinawt?
May is the wettest month with about 1 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Jinawt?
The sea is warmest in November at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 22°C.