🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi vs Muscat 🇴🇲
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Muscat, Oman — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abu Dhabi is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Abu Dhabi is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | 🇴🇲 Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 33°C | 32°C |
| Hottest month | August · 41°C | June · 39°C |
| Coldest month | January (17°C low) | January (17°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 21 | 25 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | January, February, December | January, February, December |
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi
Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).
🇴🇲 Muscat
Best around January, February, December. Hottest in June (39°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abu Dhabi or Muscat warmer?
Abu Dhabi is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Abu Dhabi or Muscat?
Muscat is rainier — Abu Dhabi sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi vs Muscat?
Abu Dhabi is best around January, February, December; Muscat is best around January, February, December.
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