March weather forecast
Oman

March in Oman signifies the arrival of spring, a transitional season marked by progressively rising temperatures. Average temperatures begin to climb and generally fluctuate between 23°C (73.4°F) and 30°C (86°F) across the country. These temperatures represent a shift from the cooler conditions of the winter months and foreshadow the impending summer heat.

In Muscat, the capital city, March experiences a noticeable increase in temperatures compared to February. The average temperatures typically range from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F), a tangible indication of the transition towards the warmer season. Salalah, in the south, follows a similar pattern, with temperatures generally staying between 22°C (71.6°F) to 32°C (89.6°F).

In the elevated regions of Jebel Shams and Jebel Akhdar, temperatures start to rise from the winter lows, but remain relatively cooler than the rest of the country, with averages from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). These areas offer a respite from the increasing heat in the coastal and desert regions.

Precipitation in March is akin to that in the previous months, averaging 25mm (0.98") across the country. The rain falls in occasional showers, contributing to the overall arid conditions rather than alleviating them.

Comparatively, March in Oman exhibits a shift in weather patterns. Temperatures are on the rise in contrast to the cooler conditions of January and February, and are still significantly lower than the scorching summer temperatures seen from May onwards. Thus, March offers a moderately warm climate, marking the beginning of the gradual transition to Oman's intensely hot summer season.

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• Muscat - March »
  In Muscat during March, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. In Muscat in March, the average water temperature is 24.7°C (76.5°F).
• Seeb - March »
  March is an inviting month for visitors looking to experience both warmth and occasional showers in Seeb, Oman. On the first day of March in Seeb, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:10.
• Salalah - March »
  In Salalah, during March, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Transitioning from February to March, Salalah observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), differing subtly from the previous month.
• Bawshar - March »
  In Bawshar the average seawater temperature in March is 24.6°C (76.3°F). In Bawshar, in March, the average water temperature is 24.6°C (76.3°F).
• Sohar - March »
  On the first day of March in Sohar sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:15. The average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in March is estimated at 30°C (86°F).
• Nizwa - March »
  In March, Nizwa experiences a significant rise in temperatures compared to the previous two months, indicating the onset of warmer days. The months with the least sunshine in Nizwa, Oman, are January through March, July, August and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine.
• Sur - March »
  In March, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F). In Sur, Oman, during March, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.
• Barka - March »
  In Barka, Oman, during March, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Barka sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:11.
• Khasab - March »
  The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is computed to be 30°C (86°F). During the month of March, the temperature in Khasab generally drops to a low average of 19.4°C (66.9°F).