Muscat · Oman
November
The season opens properly — 31°C is warm and comfortable, the wadis are accessible all day.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Muscat — see the full ranking below.
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High
31.2°C
Low
22°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
9.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Muscat
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in November
- ↑November is the beginning of Oman's prime travel season — temperatures at 31°C average are warm enough for winter sun seekers from Europe while cool enough for full-day outdoor activity without heat management planning. Wadi Shab, the Wahiba Sands desert, and the Jebel Shams canyon are all fully accessible and tours are operating at peak frequency. The National Day celebrations (November 18) provide an additional cultural dimension — military parades, illuminations across the capital, and fireworks at Al Qurum Amphitheatre.
- ↑November is when the Muscat seafood season is most varied — the fish market at Mutrah harbour is supplied by the full range of Gulf species including the prized Omani lobster (shrimp are exported, but local lobster is available at market), and the restaurant infrastructure of the Shatti Al Qurum area is operating at peak capacity with seasonal menus.
- ↑The Musandam Peninsula fjords (a separate Omani exclave on the tip of the Arabian Peninsula, 1-hour flight from Muscat or 6-hour road trip through UAE) are at their most beautiful in November — the dramatic limestone khors (fjords) with their traditional dhow traffic, dolphins, and mountain backdrop are a genuinely extraordinary landscape. November sea conditions make dhow trips calm and comfortable.
What you sacrifice
- ↓November prices are rising from summer lows as the high season approaches — 5-star hotel rates move from OMR 75 (October) toward OMR 110–130 (November). The progression from affordable to expensive accelerates through the month as December bookings fill.
- ↓National Day (November 18) causes significant local traffic and event-related accommodation surges around that specific date — planning around the holiday or booking central Muscat accommodation at least 6 weeks in advance is advisable.
How November compares to January (best month)
| Factor | November | January ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 10 |
| Value | 6 | 5 |
| Crowds | 6 | 5 |
November in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Muscat, not across destinations. Methodology →