SeasonMapSur weather in January
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January in Sur: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Sur · #53 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sur in January
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Sur climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sur 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.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sur'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 weatherSur's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sur in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresThe corniche restaurants and the coffee places by the dhow yard shut in daylight, and the turtle reserve keeps its usual night tour anyway. Everything social happens after dark. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sur — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sur?
Sur in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sur?
- January in Sur: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Sur on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Sur in January?
- In January, Sur averages a daily high of 24.2°C and a low of 17.7°C, with about 11.4 mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sur in January?
- Sur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in January.
Other months in Sur
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Similar destinations in Middle East — January
Within 300 km: Muscat's Muscat Nights around 1 Jan – 5 Feb.