January weather forecast
Oman

January marks the heart of the winter season in Oman. Throughout the country, temperatures tend to range from 18°C (64.4°F) to 25°C (77°F), providing a pleasant and mild climate. January is one of the cooler months of the year and is markedly different from the sweltering temperatures experienced during the summer months. It contrasts sharply with the hotter temperatures of the preceding months and prepares the terrain for the transitional spring season that commences in March.

In Muscat, the capital and one of the largest cities, the coastal location influences a mild January climate with average temperatures hovering around 20°C (68°F). In Salalah, another notable city located in the south, January is considered one of the coldest months, with temperatures ranging between 19°C (66.2°F) to 29°C (84.2°F). While not extreme, these lower temperatures can be a welcome respite from the typical Omani heat.

The mountainous regions of Oman, including Jebel Shams and Jebel Akhdar, experience colder weather due to their elevation. Here, temperatures can drop to lows of 10°C (50°F) or even less, providing a sharp contrast to the warmer coastal regions.

In terms of precipitation, January is among the wetter months in Oman. Rainfall varies throughout the country, but the average is around 25mm (0.98") for the month. Despite this, rainfall is not a constant feature but occurs in sporadic showers that add to the overall aridity rather than detracting from it.

In comparison to the upcoming months, January provides a relatively cooler climate, allowing for comfortable exploration of both urban cities and natural landscapes in Oman. As the year progresses, temperatures start to rise steadily, leading up to the intense summer heat experienced from May to August.

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• Muscat - January »
  January is the coldest month with the temperature often reaching an average high of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average low of 17.3°C (63.1°F). January weather transitions from the mild chill of winter to slightly warmer temperatures in Muscat, Oman.
• Seeb - January »
  January is the month when Seeb experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F). January, with its high-temperature average of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low-temperature average of 17.3°C (63.1°F), is the coldest month in Seeb, Oman.
• Salalah - January »
  In Salalah in January, the average water temperature is 25°C (77°F). January and December, with an average relative humidity of 50%, are the least humid months in Salalah, Oman.
• Bawshar - January »
  In Bawshar, in January, the average water temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F). In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:31.
• Sohar - January »
  The month of January, characterized by an average high of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and a low of 12.4°C (54.3°F), is recognized as the coldest in Sohar, Oman. Sohar's January weather reaches an average high of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and an average low of 12.4°C (54.3°F), making it the coldest month.
• Nizwa - January »
  January is the month when Nizwa sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 22°C (71.6°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F). Nizwa's January weather reaches an average high of 22°C (71.6°F) and an average low of 10°C (50°F), making it the coldest month.
• Sur - January »
  Kicking off the year in Sur January sees weather that moderate while offering sunny days rich in daylight. In Sur in January, the average water temperature is 24.4°C (75.9°F).
• Barka - January »
  In Barka, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F). January in Barka, Oman ushers in the start of the year with pleasant temperatures ranging from 17.3°C (63.1°F) to 23.5°C (74.3°F).
• Khasab - January »
  January, with its average high-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F), holds the record as the coldest month in Khasab. January, with an average high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low of 15.6°C (60.1°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Khasab.