Khasab weather in January
January in Khasab: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#7 of 12 months in Khasab · #98 of 1413 destinations to visit in January · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 25°C
- Nights
- 18°C
- Wet days
- 4
- Sun
- 9.5 h
- Humidity
- 63%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Khasab in January
Notes from nearby Ras Al Khaimah (53 km away)
Khasab doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Ras Al Khaimah, close enough to share the season.
Regulars are specific daytime temperatures run a very pleasant sunny 25C or so, genuine beach weather every day, while evenings drop to around 12 to 14C, cold enough that a light sweater or cardigan is worth carrying for after dark. Our row backs that mild, genuinely dry read, 25.3C over 15.5C nights feeling 16C, with rain light at 20.5mm across 2.7 days and humidity at 63 percent. Regulars are consistent this counts as one of the most comfortable months of the year here, well clear of the region's brutal summer heat, layers for the evening the only real packing adjustment needed. The sea sits at a mild 22.6C, comfortable enough for a swim on a sunny afternoon. The record: 9.6 hours of sun, an 11.6 kph wind and AQI 66.
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 — January
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Khasab in January
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.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Musandam winter season, school holidays in 6 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 January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresA small town with few places to eat becomes a town with none until sunset. Dhow operators still run, but they will not serve food on board and the day starts later than advertised. Source ↗
- 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Khasab?
- January in Khasab: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Khasab on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Khasab in January?
- In January, Khasab averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 17.8°C, with about 35.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Khasab in January?
- Khasab has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in January.
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.