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Travel Weather Musandam

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Written by: Luca Krohn Last updated at: May 21, 2025

The climate of the northernmost region of Oman is characterized as subtropical. While the winters (December to February) are very mild with daytime temperatures around 25°C, summer months can see temperatures rise up to 43°C. The maritime weather usually keeps nighttime temperatures from dropping below 17°C. On average, there is only precipitation on 38 days a year. In Musandam there is constant wind due to its exposed location. The best travel time for Musandam starts in early October and ends in April.

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