Oman
Oman in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Oman in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Oman in May?
- Buraimi is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 41°C (106°F) in May; Salalah is the coolest at 34°C (93°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Oman in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Saham (30°C (87°F)), and 6 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
41°
Buraimi
Coolest
34°
Salalah
Driest
1 mm
Sur
Warmest sea
30°
Saham
Buraimi is the warm end of Oman in May (41°C (106°F)); Salalah the cool end (34°C (93°F)). On average it is 4.5 °C (8 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Salalah, Khasab, and Muscat.
Best places in Oman in May
80 
Salalah
Dhofar · Oman
34° / 25° 6 mm May
71
Khasab
Musandam Governorate · Oman
36° / 26° 3 mm May
56
Muscat
Muscat · Oman
38° / 27° 2 mm May
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55
Sur
Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate · Oman
38° / 28° 1 mm May
56
Sohar
Al Batinah North Governorate · Oman
38° / 26° 2 mm May
56
Seeb
Muscat · Oman
38° / 27° 2 mm May
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40
Nizwa
Ad Dakhiliyah · Oman
39° / 25° 14 mm May
40
Ibri
Ad Dhahirah · Oman
41° / 25° 11 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salalah | 34° | 25° | 6 mm | — | 80 |
| Khasab | 36° | 26° | 3 mm | 28° | 71 |
| Saham | 38° | 26° | 2 mm | 30° | 57 |
| Muscat | 38° | 27° | 2 mm | 30° | 56 |
| Sohar | 38° | 26° | 2 mm | — | 56 |
| Seeb | 38° | 27° | 2 mm | — | 56 |
| Sur | 38° | 28° | 1 mm | 29° | 55 |
| Bawshar | 39° | 28° | 3 mm | 30° | 53 |
| Shināş | 39° | 26° | 2 mm | — | 52 |
| Barkā’ | 39° | 26° | 3 mm | — | 51 |
| Madḩā’ al Jadīdah | 39° | 28° | 4 mm | 30° | 50 |
| Nizwa | 39° | 25° | 14 mm | — | 40 |
| Ibri | 41° | 25° | 11 mm | — | 40 |
| Rustaq | 39° | 26° | 12 mm | — | 40 |
| Thamarīt | 38° | 24° | 4 mm | — | 40 |
| Buraimi | 41° | 25° | 8 mm | — | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Oman in May?
Average daytime highs range from 34° in Salalah to 41° in Buraimi.
Can you swim in Oman in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Saham at about 30°.