What is the Weather in Oman in December?

Weather in December. The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Muscat, Oman, with average temperature varying between 18.9°C (66°F) and 27.1°C (80.8°F).

Is December a good time to visit Oman?

Travelling to Oman in Winter (December – February) Winter is an optimal time for visiting Oman because you can enjoy the outdoors without being too hot or too cold. Temperatures average a pleasant 20C during the day, but it can get quite cold at night in the desert and the mountains.

What is the coldest month in Muscat?

January
The coldest month of the year in Muscat is January, with an average low of 64°F and high of 76°F.

Does Oman get cold at night?

The best time to visit Oman, to go on excursions to the desert and the mountains, or to stroll around the cities, is in winter, from December to February, which is sunny, pleasantly warm on the coast and quite warm in the desert during the day, but cool at night, and even cold in the mountains.

What do female tourists wear in Oman?

Islam is the state religion in Oman and both sexes tend to dress conservatively with men generally wearing an ankle length collarless gown called a dishdasha and women a long black dress called an abaya. Most tour operators advise tourists to wear long sleeved tops and trousers and only wear swimsuits on the beach.

Can you sunbathe in Oman?

No, Omani people are very liberal. They may lough about you and maybe shaking their head, but nothing else. You can safely sunbathe and swim in a european bathing suit on any beach in Muscat.

Can you swim in Oman in December?

Swimming in Oman in december is ideal (in the best case scenario) As for Muscat, Khasab and Sur, swimming is pleasant in december. The sea water is 79°F on average (min: 76°F/max: 81°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Does Muscat have snow?

Muscat: There are reports of snowfall in the sultanate from places such as Jabel Shams in Al Hamra and Jabal al Sarat in Ibri. “Relatively low temperatures less than five degrees in the mountain areas led to snowfall in Jebel Shams,” Oman Meteorology said.

Do you have to wear a hijab in Oman?

The rules of modesty in Islamic culture require a woman to be modestly covered at all times, especially when traveling farther from the home. At home, the Omani woman wears a long dress to her knees along with ankle-length pants and a leeso, or scarf, covering her hair and neck.