Oman
Oman in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Oman in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 39 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 1 rainy day it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
57/100 · #9
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#3
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Oman · MayPhoto: fran001 · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 39 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 1 rainy day (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 31 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 35 | 23 | 2 | 13 | 8.4 | 37 | 2.3 | 27 | 69 |
| May (selected) | 39 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 9.1 | 31 | 2.4 | 30 | 57 |
| June | 40 | 30 | 1 | 9 | 8.9 | 33 | 2.5 | 32 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (57/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +12 | -4.1 °C | -4.1 °C | +0.5 | +7.8 mm | -0.7 h | +6.3 % | -0.1 m/s | -3 °C |
| June | -4 | +1.4 °C | +2.3 °C | -0.1 | +3.2 mm | -0.2 h | +2.6 % | ±0 m/s | +1.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Oman in May?
The average daily high is around 39 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Oman in May?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Oman in May?
The curated estimate is about 1 rainy day per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 6 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Oman?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Oman. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. May is not among them.