Khasab weather in August

August in Khasab: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 48°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Khasab🇴🇲 Oman · Arabia & the Gulf · Beach84
  1. 91Jan
  2. 93Feb
  3. 95Mar
  4. 94Apr
  5. 92May
  6. 84Jun
  7. 84Jul
  8. 84Aug
  9. 88Sep
  10. 90Oct
  11. 95Nov
  12. 92Dec

#12 of 12 months in Khasab · #497 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Days
39°C
Nights
33°C
Wet days
0
Sun
11.7 h
Humidity
64%
Daylight
13 h
Khasab, Oman
Photo: Monsur Sayef · Pexels

Traveller notes on Khasab in August

Notes from nearby Qeshm (86 km away)

Khasab doesn't have its own notes for August yet — these are about Qeshm, close enough to share the season.

Qeshm's forum doesn't soften August: it's genuinely intense heat, climbing into the high 30s C and occasionally pushing toward 40, with posters advising against more than about an hour outdoors in open areas during the hottest part of the day. The practical routine locals and visitors both follow is simple - stay in air-conditioned lodges and cars through midday, then head out to the Hara mangroves or other sights in the early morning or evening. Multiple posters recommended October, November or winter instead if the heat itself is the main concern.
PersianGulfIslandTraveler · August · 1 month ago · about Qeshm · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Khasab

Forum posters describe mid-to-late March in Oman generally as warm but manageable - daytime temperatures in the low 30sC, evenings cooling to the low 20sC, mostly sunny with only occasional haze from wind and blown sand. Posters call it comfortably warm enough for pool or beach time without tipping into the properly oppressive heat of Oman's peak summer, and mild enough in the evenings for outdoor dining or sightseeing without discomfort. Khasab's specific draw this time of year is its fjord-like Musandam coastline, with posters recommending a dhow boat cruise through the fjords as the signature activity - conditions calm and clear enough at this point in the year to make the cruise a comfortable, scenic outing rather than a hot, hazy one.
Tripadvisor community · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Khasab climate normals — August

Daytime high39°C / 103°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low33°C / 91°F
Feels like (high)48°C / 118°F
Sea temperature33°C / 92°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity64%💧 humid
Dew point23°C / 74°F
Sunshine11.7 h/day
Daylight13 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)100🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Khasab in August

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Khasab's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherKhasab's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.

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What's on in Khasab in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Gulf summer

    1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyExtreme heat

    Musandam holds some of the highest night-time temperatures ever recorded, and the humidity off the gulf finishes the job. Trips still leave, but nobody enjoys standing on the deck of a dhow.

What's on around the world in August →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Khasab — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Khasab?

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Khasab in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Khasab?
August in Khasab: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 48°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Khasab on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Khasab in August?
In August, Khasab averages a daily high of 39.4°C and a low of 32.6°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Khasab in August?
Khasab has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 100 in August.

Within 300 km: Ras Al Khaimah's Sea warm enough to swim around 1 Apr – 30 Nov, and Dubai's Dubai Summer Surprises on 2 Jul – 30 Aug.