Best time to visit Oman

The best time to visit Oman is Hot season (May–Aug), based on recorded weather, crowd and price levels. 3 seasons are compared below with their weather, crowds and prices so you can choose dates that suit your trip.

How we calculate costs

Hot season
May – August
Over 45°C in the interior; only the Jebel Akhdar highlands stay tolerable.
Crowds: low
Prices: low
Khareef in Salalah
June – September
Monsoon mist turns the southern Dhofar hills green, drawing Gulf visitors.
Crowds: high
Prices: high
Cool season
October – April
Warm days, cool nights, the entire country comfortable.
Crowds: high
Prices: high

Oman best time to visit FAQ

What is the cheapest time to visit Oman?

Prices in Oman are recorded as lowest during Hot season (May–Aug).

When is Oman least crowded?

Crowds in Oman are recorded as lowest during Hot season (May–Aug).

When is peak season in Oman?

Peak crowds or prices in Oman are recorded during Khareef in Salalah (Jun–Sep) and Cool season (Oct–Apr).