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Dhofar, Oman

Sakūm

Sakūm is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 925 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now27°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time10:39
16.80° N, 53.34° EElevation 925 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Sakūmweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94October
October: high / low26° / 20°
Rain this month8mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Sakūm at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in June

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

25 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Sakūm

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 26%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°21°
Sun25 Oct26°21°
Mon26 Oct27°21°
Tue27 Oct28°21°
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct26°21°
Fri30 Oct25°20°
Sat31 Oct25°19°
Sun1 Nov26°19°

When to go to Sakūm

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989692907775586286949998
High21°22°24°27°29°29°27°26°27°26°24°22°
Low14°16°18°20°23°24°22°22°21°20°18°15°
Rain (mm)3811116925249823
Wet days12313321183111
Sea25°25°27°29°29°29°26°24°26°28°28°26°

What's on in Sakūm

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 Sakūm

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sakūm

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Nishtun 126 km →1959 · 135 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sakūm?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sakūm.
What is the hottest month in Sakūm?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sakūm?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sakūm?
July is the wettest month with about 25 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sakūm?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.