August weather forecast
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August

Weather in August

August in Oman continues the trend of the summer season, presenting scorching heat and minimal rainfall. Across the country, average temperatures often range between 34°C (93.2°F) and 44°C (111.2°F), sustaining the intense heat experienced during the peak of summer in July.

In the capital city, Muscat, temperatures in August typically span from 33°C (91.4°F) to 44°C (111.2°F). Salalah, while still experiencing the heat of summer, offers slightly milder conditions due to its geographical location, with temperatures usually ranging between 28°C (82.4°F) and 38°C (100.4°F).

The elevated regions, including Jebel Shams and Jebel Akhdar, continue to experience high temperatures, although they are somewhat cooler than the coastal regions. Here, August temperatures typically range between 30°C (86°F) to 38°C (100.4°F).

When it comes to precipitation, August is one of the driest months in Oman, with average rainfall barely reaching 5mm (0.2") across the country. The already infrequent showers become even scarcer during this time, contributing to the persistent aridity of the country's climate.

When compared to the forthcoming month, September, August remains significantly hotter. However, as the country transitions from August to September, there is a slight decrease in temperatures, indicating the gradual end of the intense summer season and the onset of the milder autumn months.

  • Muscat - August »
    The most humid month in Muscat is August, with an average relative humidity of 67%. With an average relative humidity of 67%, August is the most humid month in Muscat.
  • Seeb - August »
    August is the most humid month in Seeb, with an average relative humidity of 67%. On the last day of August, in Seeb, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:26 +04.
  • Salalah - August »
    August, known for its average high temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F), is the coldest month in Salalah. The month with the coldest seawater in Salalah is August, with an average sea temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F).
  • Bawshar - August »
    On the last day of August, in Bawshar sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:25 +04. On the first day of August in Bawshar, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:48.
  • Sohar - August »
    The most humid month in Sohar is August, with an average relative humidity of 80%. August is the most humid month in Sohar, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
  • Nizwa - August »
    January through March, July, August and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nizwa. The beginning of August in Nizwa records an average high-temperature of a hot 34.9°C (94.8°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month.
  • Sur - August »
    In August, the average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 62°C (143.6°F). With a temperature reaching peak levels of 38.9°C (102°F), August brings in a marginal relief for residents from the pervasive summer heat.
  • Barka - August »
    On the first day of August in Barka, Oman, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:51. May and August, with an average of 12.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Barka, Oman.
  • Khasab - August »
    On the first day of August in Khasab, Oman, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:01. The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 65°C (149°F).
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