Oman in March

Warming; Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr fills hotels — check dates.

No other month rates higher than March for Oman in this guide.

• Muscat and the Batinah coast · Muscat, Sohar, Surfine

  Winter days 25–28 °C (77–82 °F); May–August reach 45 °C (113 °F) with humidity on the coast. Cyclones are rare but possible in May–June and October–November.Winter days 77–82 °F (25–28 °C); May–August reach 113 °F (45 °C) with humidity on the coast. Cyclones are rare but possible in May–June and October–November.

• Interior and desert · Nizwa, Bahla, Ibri, Wahiba Sandsfine

  Dry heat, 45–50 °C (113–122 °F) in summer; desert nights in December–January can drop near 10 °C (50 °F).Dry heat, 113–122 °F (45–50 °C) in summer; desert nights in December–January can drop near 50 °F (10 °C).

• Mountains · Jebel Akhdar, Jebel Shams (2,000–3,000 m)best weather

  About 10–15 °C (18–27 °F) cooler than Muscat; winter nights near freezing on Jebel Shams, and summer is the escape from the coast heat.About 18–27 °F (10–15 °C) cooler than Muscat; winter nights near freezing on Jebel Shams, and summer is the escape from the coast heat.

• Dhofar · Salalah, Mirbat, Mughsailbest weather

  The khareef monsoon (about late June to late September) brings drizzle, fog and 25 °C (77 °F) with green hills; the rest of the year is dry and warm beach weather.The khareef monsoon (about late June to late September) brings drizzle, fog and 77 °F (25 °C) with green hills; the rest of the year is dry and warm beach weather.

• Musandam · Khasab and the fjordsbest weather

  Same heat rhythm as Muscat; calm seas for dhow cruises in winter.

• Central Coastal Oman: Coastal strip (Qurayyat to Duqm) · Gulf of Oman coastbest weather

  November to March is comfortable for wadis and camping; May to September is 40 °C (104 °F)-plus and humid, so swim early and stay out of the sun midday. Summer rain is rare but winter rain can close wadi paths.November to March is comfortable for wadis and camping; May to September is 104 °F (40 °C)-plus and humid, so swim early and stay out of the sun midday. Summer rain is rare but winter rain can close wadi paths.

• Dhofar: Salalah and the coastal plain · Coast from Mughsayl to Mirbatbest weather

  Khareef (southwest monsoon) June–September brings cool, wet, foggy weather; the dry season October–March is warm and clear.

• Dhofar: Dhofar Mountains · Jabal Samhan and the Jiballi villagesfine

  Green and misty in the khareef; viewpoints are best in the dry season. The rain does not cross the mountains — the desert beyond is arid.

• Dhofar: Interior and Empty Quarter edge · Shisr, Wadi Dawkah, Thumraitbest weather

  Desert heat most of the year; go in the cooler months and carry water.

• Northern Oman: Muscat and the Al-Batinah coast · Coastal northbest weather

  Nov–Mar is the comfortable window; summer is hot and humid.

• Northern Oman: Hajar Mountains (Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar, Jebel Shams) · Interiorfine

  Cooler than the coast; Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams are best Mar–May and Sep–Nov.

• Muscat29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain days
• Buraimi30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 2 rain days
• Dibba, Musandam Peninsula28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain days
• Duqm30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain days
• Ibra33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 20 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 20 rain days
• Ibri28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
• Khasab30 °C (86 °F) / 21.6 °C (71 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 71 °F (21.6 °C), 3 rain days
• Madha28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
• Mirbat30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
• Saiq21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 4 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 4 rain days
• Sur32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain days
• Taqah30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
• Thumrait33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ramadan big impact

  About 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (lunar, moves yearly — check)

  No eating, drinking or smoking in public by day (an offence); cafés open after sunset; shorter office and shop hours; alcohol service in hotels reduced or stopped — check.

• Eid al-Fitr big impact

  About 9–12 Mar 2027 (lunar — check)

  3–5 days off; hotels, hire cars and Salalah flights full; many shops close on the first day.

• Peak tourist season

  November to March · Muscat

  Best weather; book hotels and wadi trips ahead.

Crowds · Oman

Medium

Prices · Oman

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Oman, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Mountains

  Best weather of the year (Jebel Akhdar, Jebel Shams (2,000–3,000 m))

• Dhofar

  Best weather of the year (Salalah, Mirbat, Mughsail)

• Musandam

  Best weather of the year (Khasab and the fjords)

• Muscat

  Warm; still fine.

• Buraimi

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Dibba, Musandam Peninsula

  Best months: Nov–Apr

• Duqm

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Ibra

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Ibri

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Khasab

  Best months: Nov–Apr

• Madha

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Mirbat

  Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, less khareef)