Dhofar, Oman
Şawb
Şawb is a locality in Dhofar, Oman. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time01:10
17.11° N, 54.92° EElevation 176 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Şawb at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:15 · 17:5511 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:52Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in May
Coolest month18°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
30 mm of rain
Driest monthNovember
2 mm of rain
Weather in Şawb
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 78%
Today23 Oct32°27°
Sat24 Oct32°25°
Sun25 Oct32°25°
Mon26 Oct31°25°
Tue27 Oct33°25°
Wed28 Oct33°26°
Thu29 Oct31°27°
Fri30 Oct31°26°
Sat31 Oct31°25°
When to go to Şawb
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 | 95 | 92 | 80 | 74 | 63 | 73 | 54 | 67 | 82 | 76 | 83 | 92 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 28° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 26° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 3 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What's on in Şawb
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 Şawb
Earthquakes around Şawb
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Şawb?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Şawb.
What is the hottest month in Şawb?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Şawb?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Şawb?
July is the wettest month with about 30 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.