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Muscat

Decide whether to visit or live in Muscat, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Muscat month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Muscat are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and October the wettest (about 14 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January24.517.31210.1
February25.918.5810.6
March29.321.41110.9
April34.225.6911.6
May38.429.3111.9
June39.230.7011.9
July38.030.8810.8
August36.829.0011.0
September35.927.8011.7
October33.625.51410.9
November29.521.7610.2
December26.018.8149.9

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What is being reported around Muscat

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Muscat, in brief

Muscat is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Muscat took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Muscat

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Muscat

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Muscat

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Muscat

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Muscat

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08 · Questions

Questions about Muscat

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Muscat

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Muscat located and what are its coordinates?

Muscat is situated in Oman at geographic coordinates 23.5841, 58.4078 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Muscat?

Muscat has a recorded population of approximately 797,000 and observes the Asia/Muscat time zone (OMR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Muscat?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Muscat include ar-OM, en, bal, ur, and the circulating currency is OMR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Muscat?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Muscat, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.