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Dhofar, Oman

Khafjīt

Khafjīt 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.

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:16
16.71° N, 53.25° EElevation 188 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Khafjītweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month6mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Khafjīt at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in May

Coolest month19°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

20 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Khafjīt

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°25°
Fri23 Oct30°25°
Sat24 Oct32°25°
Sun25 Oct30°26°
Mon26 Oct31°25°
Tue27 Oct32°25°
Wed28 Oct32°26°
Thu29 Oct30°25°
Fri30 Oct28°24°
Sat31 Oct29°24°

When to go to Khafjīt

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989582766669545981788393
High25°25°27°30°31°31°28°27°28°30°29°26°
Low19°19°21°24°25°25°23°22°23°24°23°20°
Rain (mm)26895820218622
Wet days12313321183111
Sea25°25°27°29°29°29°26°24°26°28°28°26°

What's on in Khafjīt

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 Khafjīt

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Khafjīt

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

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

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Khafjīt?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Khafjīt.
What is the hottest month in Khafjīt?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Khafjīt?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Khafjīt?
July is the wettest month with about 20 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Khafjīt?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.