Oman
Oman in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Oman in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Oman in March?
- Thamarīt is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (89°F) in March; Khasab is the coolest at 27°C (80°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Oman in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Sur (25°C (76°F)), and 6 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Thamarīt
Coolest
27°
Khasab
Driest
4 mm
Salalah
Warmest sea
25°
Sur
March in Oman ranges from 27°C (80°F) in Khasab to 31°C (89°F) in Thamarīt — a spread of 5 degrees across the country. On average it is 3 °C (6 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Muscat, Salalah, and Sur.
Best places in Oman in March
100
Muscat
Muscat · Oman
29° / 19° 15 mm Mar
100
Salalah
Dhofar · Oman
31° / 21° 4 mm Mar
100
Sur
Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate · Oman
30° / 20° 15 mm Mar
95
Khasab
Musandam Governorate · Oman
27° / 19° 43 mm Mar
99
Sohar
Al Batinah North Governorate · Oman
29° / 18° 21 mm Mar
100
Seeb
Muscat · Oman
29° / 19° 15 mm Mar
86
Nizwa
Ad Dakhiliyah · Oman
29° / 17° 30 mm Mar
78
Ibri
Ad Dhahirah · Oman
30° / 17° 27 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat | 29° | 19° | 15 mm | 24° | 100 |
| Salalah | 31° | 21° | 4 mm | — | 100 |
| Sur | 30° | 20° | 15 mm | 25° | 100 |
| Seeb | 29° | 19° | 15 mm | — | 100 |
| Barkā’ | 30° | 19° | 16 mm | — | 100 |
| Bawshar | 29° | 20° | 20 mm | 24° | 100 |
| Sohar | 29° | 18° | 21 mm | — | 99 |
| Saham | 29° | 18° | 19 mm | 24° | 99 |
| Shināş | 29° | 18° | 24 mm | — | 98 |
| Madḩā’ al Jadīdah | 29° | 19° | 41 mm | 24° | 96 |
| Khasab | 27° | 19° | 43 mm | 23° | 95 |
| Nizwa | 29° | 17° | 30 mm | — | 86 |
| Rustaq | 29° | 18° | 32 mm | — | 85 |
| Ibri | 30° | 17° | 27 mm | — | 78 |
| Buraimi | 30° | 17° | 31 mm | — | 78 |
| Thamarīt | 31° | 18° | 13 mm | — | 73 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Oman in March?
Average daytime highs range from 27° in Khasab to 31° in Thamarīt.
Can you swim in Oman in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Sur at about 25°.