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Dhofar, Oman

Z̧āfūtī

Z̧āfūtī is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 1,255 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 timeApr · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time16:18
17.12° N, 54.70° EElevation 1,255 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Z̧āfūtīweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec97October
October: high / low24° / 18°
Rain this month8mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeApr · Nov–Dec

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

Z̧āfūtī at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in May

Coolest month13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

92 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

3 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Z̧āfūtī

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°19°
Sun25 Oct28°18°
Mon26 Oct28°18°
Tue27 Oct29°20°
Wed28 Oct29°20°
Thu29 Oct28°19°
Fri30 Oct27°19°
Sat31 Oct26°18°
Sun1 Nov24°16°
Mon2 Nov24°18°1.5 mm

When to go to Z̧āfūtī

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score959694978285637695979998
High20°21°23°25°28°28°25°25°26°24°22°20°
Low13°14°16°19°21°23°21°21°20°18°15°13°
Rain (mm)51013191938925620836
Wet days22313214101111
Sea25°25°26°28°29°28°25°24°25°27°28°26°

What's on in Z̧āfūtī

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 Z̧āfūtī

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Z̧āfūtī

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Z̧āfūtī?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Z̧āfūtī.
What is the hottest month in Z̧āfūtī?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Z̧āfūtī?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Z̧āfūtī?
July is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Z̧āfūtī?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.