city · Oman · 23.61°N 58.59°E

Best time to visit Muscat (and when it is crowded)

Muscat is a city destination in Oman. Its peak season is October, and it is least crowded in May, June, July, and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

October

Quietest months

May, June, July, and August

Muscat month by month

How crowded Muscat gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Muscat in January
Quiet
Muscat in February
Quiet
Muscat in March
Quiet
Muscat in April
Quiet
Muscat in May
Quiet
Muscat in June
Quiet
Muscat in July
Quiet
Muscat in August
Quiet
Muscat in September
Quiet
Muscat in October
Quiet
Muscat in November
Quiet
Muscat in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Muscat busy?
Muscat gets busiest in October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
For thinner crowds, visit Muscat in May, June, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Muscat least crowded?
Muscat is least crowded in May, June, July, and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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