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Dhofar, Oman

Shaz̧af

Shaz̧af is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 286 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:36
16.71° N, 53.23° EElevation 286 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Shaz̧afweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month6mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Shaz̧af at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in May

Coolest month17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Shaz̧af

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct29°24°
Fri23 Oct30°24°
Sat24 Oct31°24°
Sun25 Oct30°24°
Mon26 Oct30°24°
Tue27 Oct31°24°
Wed28 Oct31°25°
Thu29 Oct30°24°
Fri30 Oct27°22°
Sat31 Oct28°23°

When to go to Shaz̧af

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989685796869545880828998
High24°24°27°29°31°31°28°27°28°29°27°25°
Low17°18°20°23°25°25°23°22°22°23°21°19°
Rain (mm)269106821228622
Wet days12313321183111
Sea25°25°27°29°29°29°26°24°26°28°28°26°

What's on in Shaz̧af

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 Shaz̧af

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shaz̧af

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Nishtun 126 km →1959 · 125 km
5.5Nishtun 110 km →1964 · 139 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shaz̧af?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shaz̧af.
What is the hottest month in Shaz̧af?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Shaz̧af?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shaz̧af?
July is the wettest month with about 21 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shaz̧af?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.