Dhofar, Oman
Qafa‘
Qafa‘ is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 438 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:43
17.87° N, 53.07° EElevation 438 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Qafa‘ at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:23 · 18:0211 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:00Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month41°C
Average high in July
Coolest month11°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
7 mm of rain
Driest monthNovember
0 mm of rain
Weather in Qafa‘
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 51%
Today22 Oct36°22°
Fri23 Oct35°21°
Sat24 Oct35°22°
Sun25 Oct35°22°
Mon26 Oct35°21°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct35°24°
Fri30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct34°21°
When to go to Qafa‘
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 | 100 | 86 | 66 | 57 | 53 | 57 | 47 | 51 | 57 | 60 | 82 | 97 |
| High | 25° | 28° | 32° | 36° | 39° | 41° | 41° | 41° | 38° | 34° | 29° | 26° |
| Low | 11° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 16° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Qafa‘
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 Qafa‘
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Qafa‘?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Qafa‘.
What is the hottest month in Qafa‘?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Qafa‘?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Qafa‘?
July is the wettest month with about 7 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.