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Best time to visit Oman

The best time to visit Oman is, quite simply, when you aren’t going to bake. Head here when the temperatures subside a little and you can enjoy the all the wilderness wonders that it offers, such as hiking in the mountains, camping in the desert, scuba diving around the coral reef or driving through wadis. Most of which have water in them all year round anyway, so cooling down is always an option. Read more of our tips below.

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Best time to visit Oman

When rain falls in Salalah between June and September, local people celebrate by camping and eating out in the rain.

The best time to visit Oman is, quite simply, when you aren’t going to bake. If getting a sun tan is all you are after, Oman probably isn’t the right place for you anyway, as sauntering around in a swimsuit all day is so not the done thing here. Plus, it is just too hot from June to August, so you will get serious skin damage. Or just pass out. Head to Oman from October to March, when the temperatures subside a little, and you can enjoy all the wilderness wonders that it offers.

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If you want to head to the province of Dhofar in the south, the monsoon, or khareef, comes in from June to September. Omanis head here during this time to enjoy the rain and mist, and so prices push up to peak season silliness in this region. However, it’s also green and lush during this time, so a wonderful sight in the otherwise desert landscape. You will bake here in summer, with temperatures reaching 38°C during the day and dipping to about 29°C at night. So if you want to trek, stay clear of May, June, July and August. However, if you just want to hang by the pool, the hotels all drop their rates hugely at this time. Just don’t head into the interior. Seems a shame to come all this way and not see the country though. If you want to see turtles, come from late May to September to see several species on Oman’s beaches. Nesting takes place early on in the season, with hatchling emerging a few weeks later; if you visit in July and August, you may be lucky enough to observe both nesting mothers and tiny new hatchlings. A lot of places close during the Muslim period of Ramadan, so it is good to discuss that with your tour operator.

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Expert tips on when to go to Oman

Liz Pepperell, Managing Director of our supplier Odyssey World shares advice on the best time to visit Oman: "From October through until March, the temperature is perfect and it is not too hot for things like camel rides in the desert, or walking in the mountains. It is an all year round destination but when it is really hot, you just don’t go outside between 11am and 2pm. A visit to the souks should be made in the evening because they all stay open late."

Nigel Fisher, Director at our supplier Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel:
"The best time to travel to Oman is October. The summer is quiet here, so by October everyone is raring to go. Ramadan has gone, and everyone is eager to deliver a good service and welcome tourists."

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