Oman Climate
Top 5 Cities: Muscat, Seeb, Salalah, Bawshar, and Sohar
This month in numbers
Oman experienced its 3rd warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 30.9°C, a significant +2.5°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend of unusually high temperatures, as the February–April 2026 period also ranked as the 3rd warmest on record for Oman, with an average of 26.44°C, an anomaly of +1.9°C. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The past three months (February–April 2026) in Oman have been notably warmer, ranking as the 3rd warmest such period in 86 years of records. This regional warming aligns with a broader global pattern, as global land temperatures for the same three-month period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Oman's April temperature anomaly of +2.52°C placed it 66th out of 234 regions globally for the latest month's anomaly.
What’s driving change?
The significant warming observed in Oman is consistent with the global trend of rising temperatures. A notable event in March 2026 saw Oman experience severe flash floods due to a powerful low-pressure system, bringing record-breaking rainfall, particularly in areas like Barka which recorded 133 mm of rain. This led to at least 10 fatalities and widespread damage, with emergency protocols activated across affected governorates. This extreme rainfall event, while seemingly counter to warming trends, can be influenced by a warmer atmosphere holding more moisture. The () can also influence rainfall patterns in the region.
Looking ahead
The Oman Meteorology Office anticipates above-average temperatures and generally higher-than-normal rainfall across much of the Sultanate of Oman during April, May and June 2026, signalling an early intensification of summer heat conditions.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Oman
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Oman changing?
Oman is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Oman come from?
Climate data for Oman comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Oman climate data cover?
The Oman climate profile covers Muscat, Seeb, Salalah, Bawshar and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Oman
How often is the Oman climate update refreshed?
The Oman climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.