Climate & Weather Guide in Oman

Oman has a predominantly arid climate with hot, humid coastal summers, very hot and dry inland summers, and milder winters. Climate conditions vary by region: the northern mountains are cooler, the interior is desert-dry, and Dhofar in the south is influenced by the summer khareef monsoon, which lowers temperatures and increases seasonal moisture. Countrywide rainfall is generally low, but it is higher in the mountains and much lower in the interior desert. Recent climate references describe Oman as hot and sunny overall, with strong regional differences that matter for comfort and housing choices.