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Muscat visitor guide
Practical essentials for visiting Muscat, Oman. Every fact links to an official or government source.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire 9999
Source: UK FCDO — getting help ↗
Getting around
- Mwasalat — city and intercity buses and taxis. Official site ↗
Airports
- MCT · Muscat International — 10 km from the centre (straight line) · Website ↗ · Directions ↗
Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road distance is longer.
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Humidity | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°C | 17°C | 58% | 12 mm |
| Feb | 26°C | 19°C | 58% | 8 mm |
| Mar | 29°C | 22°C | 49% | 11 mm |
| Apr | 34°C | 26°C | 38% | 9 mm |
| May | 38°C | 29°C | 34% | 1 mm |
| Jun | 39°C | 31°C | 42% | 0 mm |
| Jul | 38°C | 31°C | 53% | 8 mm |
| Aug | 37°C | 29°C | 55% | 0 mm |
| Sep | 36°C | 28°C | 52% | 0 mm |
| Oct | 34°C | 26°C | 50% | 14 mm |
| Nov | 30°C | 22°C | 54% | 6 mm |
| Dec | 26°C | 19°C | 59% | 14 mm |
comfortable (avg high 32°C or below) · very hot (avg high 38°C or above)
Holidays & key dates (next 12 months)
- Oman National Day — Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026
- Isra & Mi'raj — Jan 5, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Accession Day of Sultan Haitham — Jan 11, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Ramadan — Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Eid al-Fitr — Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Arafat Day — May 16, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Eid al-Adha — May 17, 2027 – May 19, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Islamic New Year — Jun 6, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Prophet's Birthday — Aug 15, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Etiquette & dress
- Dress modestly in public; cover shoulders and knees away from beaches and hotels.
- During Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in public in daylight.
Visas & entry
Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check the official portals before you book.
Currency & tipping
Omani rial (OMR). Pegged to the US dollar at OMR 0.3845 = US$1.
Source: Central Bank of Oman ↗
No official tipping guidance; rounding up or about 10% for good service is common but optional.
Plan your time in Muscat
Facts checked Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm with the official source before you travel.