Dhofar, Oman
Zakhar
Zakhar is a locality in Dhofar, Oman. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time23:00
18.11° N, 55.82° EElevation 235 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zakhar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:14 · 17:4911 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:50Next holiday20 NovemberNational DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in June
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
1 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Weather in Zakhar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 75%
Today25 Oct31°22°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct32°21°
Fri30 Oct31°20°
Sat31 Oct30°19°
Sun1 Nov30°20°
Mon2 Nov30°18°
Tue3 Nov31°19°
When to go to Zakhar
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 | 81 | 71 | 54 | 59 | 61 | 69 | 77 | 72 | 82 | 95 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 34° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 31° | 29° | 26° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Zakhar
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 Zakhar
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zakhar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zakhar.
What is the hottest month in Zakhar?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Zakhar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zakhar?
May is the wettest month with about 1 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.