Sultanate of Oman
Oman
OM Capital: Muscat 23.614° N, 58.592° E
Overview
Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and maritime borders with Iran and Pakistan. Its coastline extends along the Arabian Sea to the southeast and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast. The exclaves of Madha and Musandam are surrounded by the United Arab Emirates on their land borders, while Musandam's coastal boundaries are formed by the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. With an area of 315,331 km2 and a population of approximately 5.46 million, Oman is the third-largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. Muscat is the capital and largest city, Islam is the state religion, and Arabic is the official language.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Capital
- Muscat
- Currency
- Omani rial (OMR, ر.ع.)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Population
- 4,829,483
- Area
- 212,460 km²
- Calling code
- +968
- Time zones
- UTC+04:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .om
- People are called
- Omani
Weather by month in Muscat
The warmest month is Jun with average highs of 40°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of 16.9°C. Most rain falls in Dec (about 21 mm). Rain is rare for most of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.3°C | 16.9°C | 4 mm | Warm |
| Feb | 27.1°C | 19.6°C | 1 mm | Warm |
| Mar | 29.8°C | 21.2°C | 1 mm | Hot |
| Apr | 37°C | 27.5°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| May | 39.3°C | 30.3°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Jun | 40°C | 31.9°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Jul | 37.1°C | 30.4°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Aug | 36.4°C | 29.8°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Sep | 35.5°C | 28.6°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Oct | 34.1°C | 25.6°C | 0 mm | Hot |
| Nov | 30.1°C | 20.4°C | 0 mm | Hot |
| Dec | 27.3°C | 18.9°C | 21 mm | Warm |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +968 |
|---|
Popular apps
Transport
OTaxi
Food delivery
Talabat
Everywhere
WhatsApp, Google Maps, Google Translate
Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Oman
- Oman AirWY
Where to book flights and hotels
History
Oman is a site of pre-historic human habitation, stretching back over 100,000 years. The region was impacted by powerful invaders, including other Arab tribes, Portugal and Britain. Oman, at its height, held territory that ranged from the Persian Gulf all the way south to the island of Madagascar, including the island of Zanzibar and the city of Gwadar.
Source: Wikipedia
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