SeasonMapSur weather in September
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September in Sur: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons.
#9 of 12 months in Sur · #154 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sur in September
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Sur climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 35°C / 94°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sur in September
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 crowdstravelers describe it as peak season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “…and noticeably cheaper hotel rates than the October-onward high season, a real trade-off for anyone who can handle the heat.” — OmanCoastRegular
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 September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallyBook earlyGreen turtles come ashore at Ras al-Jinz down the coast all year, but the summer months are when the beach is busiest with nesting and hatching. Viewing is guided only, at nine at night or five in the morning. Source ↗
- Season
Coastal summer
1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatThe wadis behind the town are the reason to come and they are unusable in the middle of the day in summer. Humidity off the Arabian Sea takes the edge off nothing at all. 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Sur?
- September in Sur: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Sur on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Sur in September?
- In September, Sur averages a daily high of 34.5°C and a low of 27.6°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sur in September?
- Sur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in September.
Other months in Sur
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Similar destinations in Middle East — September
Within 300 km: Muscat's Turtle nesting at Ras al-Jinz around 15 May – 30 Sep, and Nizwa's Pomegranates on Jebel Akhdar around 1 Sep – 20 Oct.