SeasonMapNizwa weather in July
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July in Nizwa: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — not the time — 45°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Nizwa · #1301 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 30/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nizwa in July
Other months in Nizwa
Nizwa's forum calls January pleasantly warm, and genuinely a touch warmer inland than on the Omani coast — regulars put the interior a couple of degrees above the coast's roughly 25°C. December and January are the busiest months to visit, so a slightly quieter trip is easier to find in February.
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Nizwa climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 42°C / 108°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 28°C / 83°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 45°C / 113°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 40% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 195 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nizwa in July
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 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nizwa'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).
Toughest weatherNizwa's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
July coincides with The interior summer.
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What's on in Nizwa in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The interior summer
1 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatInterior Oman is hotter than the coast and drier with it; forts open early and empty by ten. The mountain above town runs several degrees cooler, which is where everyone goes.
- Nature
Date harvest
1 Jul – 31 Aug · usuallyThe palm gardens are picked through high summer and the falaj channels run to keep them alive. Dates and the coffee that goes with them are unavoidable for a month.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nizwa — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nizwa?
Nizwa in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Nizwa?
- July in Nizwa: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — not the time — 45°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Nizwa on SeasonMap's comfort score (30/100).
- What is the weather like in Nizwa in July?
- In July, Nizwa averages a daily high of 42°C and a low of 28.4°C, with about 33.2 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nizwa in July?
- Nizwa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 195 in July.
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