Oman in August

August is one of Oman's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 5 destinations average 72/100, led by Salalah at 92 — 34°C and 1 rainy day — while Muscat is warmer at 41°C and scores 56.

#10 of 12 months for Oman · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Oman in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1SalalahBeach34°C2 mm · 1 day92 tier S
2SurBeach36°C4 mm · 1 day90 tier S
3KhasabBeach37°C0 mm · 0 days88 tier A
4MuscatCity41°C0 mm · 0 days56 tier D
5NizwaCity40°C10 mm · 3 days36 tier F

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Oman in August

  • Turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz · Muscat and 1 more place · 15 May – 30 Sep (usually)
  • Date harvest · Nizwa · 1 Jul – 31 Aug (usually)
  • Salalah Tourism Festival · Salalah · 1 Jul – 31 Aug (usually)

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