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Muscat, Oman

Salmāh

Salmāh is a locality in Muscat, Oman, 1,349 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now20°C
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time07:06
22.87° N, 59.12° EElevation 1,349 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Salmāhweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94October
October: high / low26° / 18°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

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

Salmāh at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in June

Coolest month10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

7 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

1 mm of rain

Weather in Salmāh

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 35%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°21°
Sun25 Oct25°21°
Mon26 Oct26°20°
Tue27 Oct25°21°
Wed28 Oct24°21°
Thu29 Oct24°20°
Fri30 Oct23°19°
Sat31 Oct23°20°
Sun1 Nov24°19°

When to go to Salmāh

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score889793917668676882949898
High17°19°22°26°31°32°32°31°29°26°21°18°
Low10°11°14°18°21°24°24°23°21°18°15°12°
Rain (mm)152534237218714717
Wet days213200230111

What's on in Salmāh

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 Salmāh

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Salmāh

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Salmāh?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salmāh.
What is the hottest month in Salmāh?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Salmāh?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salmāh?
August is the wettest month with about 7 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.