Dhofar, Oman
Shijāj
Shijāj is a locality in Dhofar, Oman. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time09:15
19.71° N, 54.29° EElevation 124 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low36° / 21°
Rain this month0mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shijāj at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:21 · 17:5411 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:31Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month43°C
Average high in July
Coolest month12°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
3 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
0 mm of rain
Weather in Shijāj
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 24%
Today24 Oct37°22°
Sun25 Oct37°22°
Mon26 Oct37°23°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct36°23°
Fri30 Oct36°24°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
Sun1 Nov36°22°
When to go to Shijāj
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 | 98 | 85 | 64 | 57 | 53 | 57 | 51 | 53 | 58 | 56 | 76 | 94 |
| High | 25° | 28° | 32° | 37° | 41° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 40° | 36° | 31° | 26° |
| Low | 12° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Shijāj
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 Shijāj
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shijāj?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shijāj.
What is the hottest month in Shijāj?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 43°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Shijāj?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shijāj?
July is the wettest month with about 3 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.