August weather forecast
Oman

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.

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• Muscat - August »
  In August, the average relative humidity in Muscat is 67%. In the month of August, Muscat witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F).
• Seeb - August »
  August is the most humid month in Seeb, with an average relative humidity of 67%. On the first day of August in Seeb sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:50.
• Salalah - August »
  August is the month with the coldest seawater in Salalah, with an average sea temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F). August is the month with the coldest seawater in Salalah, with an average sea temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F).
• Bawshar - August »
  On the first day of August in Bawshar, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:49. August brings a slight reprieve to Bawshar as temperatures gradually start descending from their peak.
• Sohar - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 80%, August is the most humid month in Sohar, Oman. With an average relative humidity of 80%, August is the most humid month in Sohar.
• Nizwa - August »
  The months with the least sunshine in Nizwa are January through March, July, August and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine. On the last day of August, in Nizwa, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:28 +04.
• Sur - August »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 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 »
  August is the last month it rains in Barka, Oman. Barka experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still fiery hot 36.7°C (98.1°F) with the onset of August, maintaining near parity with July's 37.8°C (100°F).
• Khasab - August »
  August is the most humid month in Khasab, with an average relative humidity of 70%. August is the most humid month in Khasab, with an average relative humidity of 70%.