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When to visit Oman: a month-by-month guide
For a first trip through northern Oman, November to early March is generally milder and drier. From June to August, lowlands can reach 35–45°C and Jabal Akhdar or Jabal Shams can be up to 15°C cooler. These are broad seasonal references, not a forecast for your dates. Official climate guidance.
Official pages checked 20 October 2026.General climate references
Month by month
| Months | What the official reference says |
|---|---|
| January | Winter, from November to early March, is milder and drier; Muscat averages around 26°C. French schools resume on 4 January 2027. Compare an itinerary |
| February | Winter continues. 2027 holidays: classes end 6 February and resume 22 February (zone C), end 13 February and resume 1 March (zone A), and end 20 February and resume 8 March (zone B). Ramadan is projected around 8 February, subject to local moon sighting. Compare an itinerary |
| March | March marks the end of winter and the start of spring, which runs from March to May and is described as warm and pleasant. Compare an itinerary |
| April | Spring continues as lowland heat rises. 2027 holidays: classes end 3 April and resume 19 April (zone C), end 10 April and resume 26 April (zone A), and end 17 April and resume 3 May (zone B). Compare an itinerary |
| May | The hotter season approaches; mountains can be up to 15°C cooler than lowlands. Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve says the best time to see hatchlings is May to September; a sighting is never guaranteed. Compare an itinerary |
| June | Summer begins: lowlands can reach 35–45°C; mountains can be up to 15°C cooler. Compare an itinerary |
| July | In summer, lowlands can reach 35–45°C and mountains up to 15°C less; check forecasts before outdoor activities. Compare an itinerary |
| August | The summer reference continues: 35–45°C in lowlands and up to 15°C less in the mountains. Compare an itinerary |
| September | From September to November, temperatures in northern Oman progressively decline; Experience Oman gives an average of about 28°C. The May-to-September period Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve gives as best for seeing hatchlings comes to an end. Compare an itinerary |
| October | Autumn is a transition season; Experience Oman gives an average of about 28°C in the north. French schools close on 17 October and resume on 2 November for Toussaint 2026. Compare an itinerary |
| November | Winter begins. Experience Oman describes the season through early March as milder and drier. Compare an itinerary |
| December | Winter continues; French schools close on 19 December 2026 and resume on 4 January 2027. Conditions vary by place and travel dates. Compare an itinerary |
These are broad seasonal descriptions. Check local forecasts before fixing outdoor activities. Experience Oman weather.
School holidays, turtles and wadi conditions
French winter and spring school holidays vary by zone. Check the calendar for your academy and school year. French school calendar.
Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve says the best time to see turtle hatchlings is May to September; a sighting is never guaranteed. Its visitor page lists evening and dawn visits, with times that can change by season. Reconfirm directly before going. Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve visitor information · Experience Oman seasonal guidance.
Ras al Jinz turtle trip · 2 days / 1 night · Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands
If rain is possible, France Diplomatie advises staying out of wadis and not crossing flooded roads. Check local conditions. General Oman travel guidance.
During Ramadan, France Diplomatie says eating, drinking or smoking in public between sunrise and sunset is prohibited. The 2027 date projection is around 8 February to 8 March; exact dates follow local moon sighting, and the projected period overlaps part of French winter school holidays. General Oman guidance · Oman Observer · Wego projection · French school calendar.
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