Avg High
Muscat in August
Avg Low
Rain
Daylight
13h
What to expect
Muscat is in late summer during August, with the season well established by this point. Midday heat can feel intense, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. You get a comfortable daylight window for day trips and sightseeing. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple.
August in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Muscat.
Hottest (avg)
#4 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#10 / 12
Daylight Hours
#4 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#9 / 12
Highest UV
#1 / 12
Most Humid
#5 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 12.9 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 05:41 - 18:37
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
-
- Rainy days
- 0 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 27%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 57%
- Wind (avg)
-
- Wind (max gusts)
-
Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for August. Typical high 35.6°C and low 28.6°C.
Typical disruptions in August
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in August.
Heat High impact
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~40°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 97% of days (30.1 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
30.1 days / month
~97% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 30.1 days / month
- Probability ~97% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~30 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humidity High impact
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 88% of days (27.3 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
27.3 days / month
~88% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 27.3 days / month
- Probability ~88% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~27 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat High impact
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 66% of days (20.3 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
20.3 days / month
~66% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 20.3 days / month
- Probability ~66% of days
- Intensity Up to ~40°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~20 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Humidity High impact
Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 23% of days (7.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.0 days / month
~23% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.0 days / month
- Probability ~23% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26°C (P95)
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat High impact
Extreme heat days Measures: Extreme heat days (>=40C). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~42°C (P95)
Extreme heat is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Moderate
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~40°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Minor
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
31.0 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 31.0 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~31°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~31 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 100% of days (30.9 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
30.9 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 30.9 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~31°C (P95)
Hot nights are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humidity Minor
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 97% of days (30.1 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
30.1 days / month
~97% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 30.1 days / month
- Probability ~97% of days
- Intensity Up to ~25°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~30 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 16% of days (5.0 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.0 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.0 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~98% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.5 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.5 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~53km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.1 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.1 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~9.4h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Frequently asked questions
Is August a good time to visit Muscat?
Typical August days in Muscat reach highs of 36°C (97°F) with nights around 29°C (84°F). It usually feels very hot by day and warm after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in August?
Daytime temperatures in August typically peak near 36°C (97°F), while nights drop to around 29°C (84°F). Expect very hot afternoons and warm evenings.
How much does it rain in August?
Rainfall in August averages 1 mm (0.04 in) across roughly 0 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in August?
You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in August. Sunrise is typically around 05:41 and sunset near 18:37. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in August?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in August?
In August, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 39 km/h (24 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.