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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.

Weather in March by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
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°.