What to do in Oman in October
Octobre represents the end of summer : temperatures drop regularly all along the month.
But it’s still hot, above all on the coast!
Around 2000m height, it’s the end of the harvest season for pomogranate.
At lower height, people harvest the late strains of dates.
At the end of the month, in the mountain, farmers start to prepare their fields (even sometimes seed and plant) for winter crops.
Climate in Oman in October
Below is a summary of the weather in the main climate zones of Oman.
The markers 🟢🟡🟠🔴 show our opinon (subjective, but based on objective facts) regarding the possibilities for hiking and camping.
Climate zones
Climate in October
Coast of the sea of Oman
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Very hot temperatures (~35°C daytime / ~ 25-30°C nighttime)
High humidity
Strong sun
Coast of the Indian Ocean
(Ras Al Hadd > Shuwaymiyah)
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Very hot temperatures (~30-35°C daytime / ~ 20-25°C nighttime)
High humidity
Strong sun
Coast of the Indian Ocean
(Dhofar)
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Hot temperatures (~35°C daytime / ~ 25°C nighttime)
Very high humidity (water logged soil and plants evaporate)
Strong sun
Big Inland *
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Very hot temperatures (~35-40°C daytime / ~ 20-25°C nighttime)
Low humidity
Strong sun
Hajar Mountains **
~1000m height
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Hot temperatures (~35°C daytime / ~ 20-25°C nighttime)
Low humidity
Strong sun
Hajar Mountains **
~2000m height
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Warm temperatures (~30°C daytime / ~ 15-20°C nighttime)
Low humidity
Strong sun
Dhofar Mountains
~1000m height
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Warm temperatures (~30°C daytime / ~ 20°C nighttime)
Very high humidity (water logged soil and plants evaporate)
Strong sun
* in the desert (above all Rub Al Khali, and to a lesser extent in Wahiba Sands), temperatures rise higher during the day, and drop lower at night (~5-10°C gap, sometimes more).
Bad weather in Northern Oman bring sudden drop in temperatures inland.
** in the montains, above all in winter (when the sun is lower), there can be big difference between northern slopes, which see less sun, and southern slopes which are continuously exposed. The same apply to steep-sided places.
Best outdoor activities to do in Oman in October
With the heat, aquatic wadis and their natural pools are the most appealing. We swim often with our clothes in order to stay fresh for the walk back to the car.
For the soprty ones, even better than the short walk to go swimming, aquatic hiking and canyoning descents : we spend the whole day in the water… a true pleasure! And the landscapes of these fresh water canyons are just splendid!
Camping high in the mountain is also pleasant : we have fresh air at night…
It’s hot on the coast, but it’s a good season for snorkeling : visibility is often better in summer…
Outdoor activities to avoid in October in Oman
The season for desert trips has not started yet ; it’s much too hot… we’ll have to wait until mid-november….
Mountain hikes are made too strenuous because of the heat and the strong sun. Or you should make it short and leave early at dawn…
Camping on the coast is still not very enjoyable : we get asleep late because temperatures tend to drop down to a sufficient level of freshness only early morning, and at 8 AM, it’s already very hot….
Have a look at the trips we offer in Oman in October
We offer tours in small groups from October to April with scheduled departures. All itineraries are especialy designed for the season they are scheduled.
Have a look at the tours we offer in Oman next October…