Muscat Weather History
Oman · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Muscat sits 2628km from the equator, 68m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 46.3°C, set 2026-06-09, its record low 11.5°C, set 1991-02-17.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Muscat
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Muscat?
The highest temperature in this record for Muscat is 46.3°C, measured on 2026-06-09. That is a recorded daily value from Muscat's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Muscat?
The lowest temperature in this record for Muscat is 11.5°C, measured on 1991-02-17. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Muscat get a year?
Muscat averages 93mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 13 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Muscat?
On 2011-11-02, 176.0mm fell on Muscat, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 189% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Muscat get a year?
Muscat averages 4067 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Muscat?
Across the summer months Muscat averages a daytime high near 35.2°C, while winter nights average 18.5°C. The seasons here are set from Muscat's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Muscat?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Muscat is 53 km/h, on 2007-06-06. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
