Best Time to Visit Muscat for Backpacking – January Scores 90/100

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Backpacking Potential

90/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, December

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Weather

20°C – 34°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Muscat for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Muscat

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	11	1.4	70%	dry
February	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	8	1.7	71%	dry
March	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	9	2.1	70%	dry
April	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	35°	3	1	63%	dry
May	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	32°	38°	0	0	61%	dry
June	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	34°	39°	1	0	65%	dry
July	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	34°	38°	1	0.3	65%	dry
August	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	32°	37°	1	0.3	65%	dry
September	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	31°	36°	0	0	70%	dry
October	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	35°	0	0	68%	dry
November	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	2	0	69%	dry
December	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	14	1.6	71%	dry