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Dhofar, Oman

Şahad

Şahad is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 1,026 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now26°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time13:41
16.81° N, 53.50° EElevation 1,026 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Şahadweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97October
October: high / low24° / 20°
Rain this month8mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Şahad at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in June

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

34 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Şahad

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Partly cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°21°
Mon26 Oct26°20°
Tue27 Oct27°21°
Wed28 Oct27°22°
Thu29 Oct27°22°
Fri30 Oct26°21°
Sat31 Oct26°20°
Sun1 Nov24°19°
Mon2 Nov24°18°
Tue3 Nov24°18°

When to go to Şahad

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989692978582646792979998
High20°21°23°25°27°28°26°25°25°24°22°21°
Low15°16°19°21°23°24°23°22°21°20°18°16°
Rain (mm)481113810343212824
Wet days12313321183111
Sea25°25°27°29°29°29°26°24°26°28°28°26°

What's on in Şahad

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 Şahad

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Şahad

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Nishtun 126 km →1959 · 138 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Şahad?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Şahad.
What is the hottest month in Şahad?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Şahad?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Şahad?
July is the wettest month with about 34 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Şahad?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.