Dhofar, Oman
Shifyā
Shifyā is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 616 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:42
17.33° N, 52.79° EElevation 616 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low33° / 19°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shifyā at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:24 · 18:0411 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:01Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month40°C
Average high in June
Coolest month11°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
8 mm of rain
Driest monthNovember
0 mm of rain
Weather in Shifyā
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 53%
Today22 Oct35°22°
Fri23 Oct35°21°
Sat24 Oct35°20°
Sun25 Oct34°21°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct34°21°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct34°19°
When to go to Shifyā
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 | 99 | 88 | 70 | 58 | 54 | 57 | 43 | 48 | 56 | 65 | 85 | 99 |
| High | 24° | 28° | 31° | 35° | 38° | 40° | 39° | 39° | 37° | 33° | 28° | 25° |
| Low | 11° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Shifyā
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 Shifyā
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shifyā?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shifyā.
What is the hottest month in Shifyā?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Shifyā?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shifyā?
July is the wettest month with about 8 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.