SeasonMapOman in May
May is Oman's 9th-best month (rank 9 of 12): its 5 destinations average 76/100, led by Khasab at 93 — 35°C and 1 rainy day — while Nizwa is warmer at 39°C and scores 46.
#9 of 12 months for Oman · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Oman in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khasab | Beach | 35°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 93 tier S | — |
| 2 | Sur | Beach | 37°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 92 tier S | — |
| 3 | Salalah | Beach | 38°C | 83 mm · 2 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 4 | Muscat | City | 39°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 58 tier D | — |
| 5 | Nizwa | City | 39°C | 12 mm · 3 days | 46 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 May 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 May
- Turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz · Muscat and 1 more place · 15 May – 30 Sep (usually)
- Rose harvest on Jebel Akhdar · Nizwa · 25 Mar – 5 May (usually)
- Eid al-Adha and the goat market · Nizwa · 24–29 May
- Frankincense tapping · Salalah · 1 Apr – 15 Jun (usually)