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Sur in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Oman: Shoulder season: warm, quieter, good value; watch for late cyclones.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
36°C (97°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Medium
Oman overall
Prices
Medium
Oman overall

Verdict

GoodOman month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Oman: Shoulder season: warm, quieter, good value; watch for late cyclones.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SurHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 0 days
  • Muscat and the Batinah coast, Oman · 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.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Oman overall
Medium
Prices · Oman overall
Medium

Oman overall: Shoulder season: warm, quieter, good value; watch for late cyclones.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 36 °C (97 °F)

    Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 0 (better)

    Jan: 3

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Oman: Shoulder season: warm, quieter, good value; watch for late cyclones.

January: Inside Sur's best window: Nov–Mar.

Sur: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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