SeasonMapOman in January
January is Oman's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 5 destinations average 93/100, led by Nizwa at 95 — 25°C and 1 rainy day — while Khasab trails at 89 with 50 mm of rain.
#1 of 12 months for Oman · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Oman in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nizwa | City | 25°C | 10 mm · 1 day | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Salalah | Beach | 26°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Muscat | City | 24°C | 15 mm · 2 days | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Sur | Beach | 24°C | 11 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | — |
| 5 | Khasab | Beach | 23°C | 50 mm · 5 days | 89 tier A | — |
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 January 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 January
- Muscat Nights · Muscat · 1 Jan – 5 Feb (usually)
- Ramadan · Salalah and 2 more places · 25 Jan – 25 Mar (usually)