Khasab weather in December
December in Khasab: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#6 of 12 months in Khasab · #36 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 26°C
- Nights
- 20°C
- Wet days
- 4
- Sun
- 9.5 h
- Humidity
- 63%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Khasab in December
Notes from nearby Ras Al Khaimah (53 km away)
Khasab doesn't have its own notes for December yet — these are about Ras Al Khaimah, close enough to share the season.
Regulars describe December as warm by day, chilly enough in the evening for a light sweater, and honestly point to November as the better beach month instead - low thirties without humidity there, against a sea in December that can feel notably cold for swimming. Our row backs the milder daytime read, 27.5C over 17.9C, with 16.1mm of rain across 2.2 days and the sea at 25.1C, still comfortable if not at its warmest. Regulars also warn the weather itself is unpredictable year to year - one December pleasant and sunny, the next overcast - and that wind can pick up on this coast specifically rather than only on the Dubai side. The record: humidity 61 percent, 9.5 hours of sun, a 9.5 kph wind and AQI 81.
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.
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Khasab climate normals — December
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Khasab in December
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.
BusyMusandam winter season, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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.
What's on in Khasab in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Musandam winter season
15 Oct – 15 AprWinter-sun seasonCrowdedOctober to April is when Khasab works: the khors are calm enough for a full day on a dhow, cruise ships call in from Dubai, and the mountain road is a pleasure rather than an ordeal.
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?
Khasab in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Khasab?
- December in Khasab: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Khasab on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Khasab in December?
- In December, Khasab averages a daily high of 26.2°C and a low of 19.6°C, with about 37.7 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Khasab in December?
- Khasab has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in December.
Within 300 km: Ras Al Khaimah's Jebel Jais outdoor season around 15 Oct – 15 Apr, and Dubai's Global Village season around 10 Oct – 31 May.