Tourism in Oman is diverse and enjoyable, with Oman’s diverse areas that impress visitors, such as markets, old houses, as well as many UNESCO world heritage sites, and in Oman visitors can practice various sports, such as fishing, sailing, and animal lovers can see rare turtles, dolphins, swimming with them, and with regard to roaming the cities of Oman, the visitor can enjoy the evenings of cafes and restaurants, in addition to visiting the Opera House, which is the first in the Arabian Peninsula.
For more information please visit the website of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism www.mht.gov.om
Oman Climate: Oman is located in the northern hemisphere, and as such the seasons are the inverse of those in Australia and New Zealand.
- Summer is June-August
- Autumn is September-November
- Winter is December to February
- Spring is March-May
With the exception of the southerly region of Dhofar, Oman’s climate is hot and dry all year round. Summer begins in mid-April and lasts until October. While Muscat’s mean summer temperature hovers around 33° C, the interior frequently registers readings above 50°C in the shade. Winter temperatures are mild and pleasant, ranging between 15°C and 23°C. Dhofar’s climate differs from the rest of the country because of the annual khareef or monsoon. While the rest of the Middle East bakes in the June heat, cool winds sweeping in off the Indian Ocean bring mists and rain to southern Oman. The moisture prompts lush, green vegetation to spring up until September when the rainfall recedes and the parched desert returns.
For more info please visit Directorate General of Metrology, Civil Aviation Authority website: www.met.gov.om