Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, March
May, June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Nizwa?
The best time to visit Nizwa for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Nizwa due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Nizwa
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 9 |
February | 91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 14 |
March | 90Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 18 |
April | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 13 |
May | 45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 31° | 4 |
June | 35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 31° | 5 |
July | 45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 30° | 4 |
August | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 3 |
September | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 3 |
October | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 1 |
November | 82Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 13 |
December | 90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 14 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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