Muscat in July
What to expect
July in Muscat is mid-summer, with a settled seasonal pattern already in place. The heat is strong enough to shape your daily timing, with a noticeable cool-down after sunset. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. There is plenty of daylight to stretch outdoor time.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Muscat.
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
- 13.4 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 05:28 - 18:54
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 1 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 34%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 54%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for July. Typical high 36.9°C and low 29.5°C.
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. 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.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. 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.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. 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 ~41°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 94% of days (29.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
29.0 days / month
~94% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 29.0 days / month
- Probability ~94% of days
- Intensity Up to ~44°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~29 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 85% of days (26.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
26.5 days / month
~85% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 26.5 days / month
- Probability ~85% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~26 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 84% of days (26.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
26.0 days / month
~84% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 26.0 days / month
- Probability ~84% of days
- Intensity Up to ~41°C (P95)
Very hot days are possible on ~26 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 33% of days (10.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.2 days / month
~33% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.2 days / month
- Probability ~33% of days
- Intensity Up to ~27°C (P95)
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Extreme heat days Measures: Extreme heat days (>=40C). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in July. 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 ~44°C (P95)
Extreme heat is possible on ~3 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in July. 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.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. 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 ~47mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. 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 ~47mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. 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 ~47mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in July. 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 ~41°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. 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 ~33°C (P95)
Hot nights are possible on ~31 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in July. 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 ~33°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~31 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 94% of days (29.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
29.1 days / month
~94% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 29.1 days / month
- Probability ~94% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~29 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 22% of days (6.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.9 days / month
~22% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.9 days / month
- Probability ~22% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 16% of days (5.0 days/month) in July. 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 ~52km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 10% of days (3.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.1 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.1 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 3% of days (1.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.1 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.1 days / month
- Probability ~3% 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.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in July. 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 ~45mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in July. 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 ~85% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~0 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in July. 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 ~23h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. 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 ~26°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is July a good time to visit Muscat?
Typical July days in Muscat reach highs of 37°C (99°F) with nights around 30°C (86°F). It usually feels very hot by day and warm after dark. Overall, July sits in the middle of the Muscat climate range.
What are temperatures like in July?
Daytime temperatures in July typically peak near 37°C (99°F), while nights drop to around 30°C (86°F). Expect very hot afternoons and warm evenings.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 7 mm (0.28 in) across roughly 1 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 July?
You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 05:28 and sunset near 18:54. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 42 km/h (26 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.