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Warmest sea in Oman in December

52 coastal locations in Oman ranked by their typical December sea temperature. Region-wide average in December: 26.0°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in December

Dhalqut

26.4°C December mean in Oman

Regional December average

26.0°C

across all 52 coastal locations in Oman

Vs annual mean

-1.8°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Oman sea feels like in December

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Oman monthly average 24.1°C to 30.8°C
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  • Warmest month June 30.8°C
  • Coldest month February 24.1°C
  • Annual mean 27.8°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where December fits in the year

December sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Oman month rankings:

Oman sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Oman location. The list below is based on the typical December mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Oman locations in December

Sorted by the typical December mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location December mean
1 Dhalqut Dhofar Governorate 26.4°C
2 Mina Salalah (Port Salalah) Dhofar Governorate 26.4°C
3 Marbat Dhofar 26.3°C
4 Salalah 26.3°C
5 Khawr al Quway Musandam Governorate 26.2°C
6 Dib Dibba Musandam Governorate 26.2°C
7 Ras Dillah Musandam Governorate 26.2°C
8 Didamar Little Quoin Island 26.2°C
9 Majis (Sohar) Al Batinah North Governorate 26.2°C
10 Bait al Barakah Muscat Governorate 26.2°C
11 Qalhat Lng Terminal Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 26.1°C
12 Al Lima Musandam Governorate 26.1°C
13 Jazair Suwadi Al Batinah South 26.1°C
14 Bandar Jissah Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
15 Bandar Khayran Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
16 Bimmah Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
17 Dibab Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
18 Khawr Masqat Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
19 Makalla Wabar Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 26.1°C
20 Marsa al Murjan Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
21 Mina al Fahl Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
22 Port Sultan Qaboos Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
23 Ras Ash Shajar Al Wusta Governorate 26.1°C
24 Shinas Al Batinah North Governorate 26.1°C
25 Sidab Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
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26 Al Khaburah Al Batinah North Governorate 26.1°C
27 Dhagmar Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
28 Quryat Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
29 Khawr al Hajar Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 26.1°C
30 Mina Diba Musandam Governorate 26.1°C
31 Said Bin Sultan Naval Base Muscat Governorate 26.1°C
32 Saham Al Batinah North Governorate 26.1°C
33 Al-Hallaniyah 26.1°C
34 Ras al Madrakah Al Wusta Governorate 26.0°C
35 Al Ashkhara Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 25.9°C
36 Sur 25.9°C
37 Al Hadd 25.9°C
38 Al Lakbi Al Wusta Governorate 25.9°C
39 Al Sawadi 25.9°C
40 Seeb 25.9°C
41 Bawshar 25.9°C
42 Muscat 25.9°C
43 Duqm Al Wusta Governorate 25.8°C
44 Bukha 25.8°C
45 Khasab 25.8°C
46 Musandam 25.8°C
47 Dib Dibba 25.8°C
48 Rounders Bay Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 25.7°C
49 Ras Sarab Al Wusta Governorate 25.5°C
50 Ras Hilf Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 25.5°C

Coldest 10 in Oman in December

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Oman coasts to avoid for swimming in December.

# Location December mean
1 Mahawt Muscat Governorate 25.1°C
2 Masirah 25.2°C
3 Ras Hilf Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 25.5°C
4 Ras Sarab Al Wusta Governorate 25.5°C
5 Rounders Bay Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 25.7°C
6 Dib Dibba 25.8°C
7 Bukha 25.8°C
8 Khasab 25.8°C
9 Musandam 25.8°C
10 Duqm Al Wusta Governorate 25.8°C

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