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Warmest sea in Oman in May

52 coastal locations in Oman ranked by their typical May sea temperature. Region-wide average in May: 29.7°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in May

Saham

30.9°C May mean in Oman

Regional May average

29.7°C

across all 52 coastal locations in Oman

Vs annual mean

+1.9°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Oman sea feels like in May

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 May fits in the year

May 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 May 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 May

Sorted by the typical May 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 May mean
1 Saham Al Batinah North Governorate 30.9°C
2 Al Khaburah Al Batinah North Governorate 30.8°C
3 Said Bin Sultan Naval Base Muscat Governorate 30.8°C
4 Bimmah Muscat Governorate 30.8°C
5 Dibab Muscat Governorate 30.8°C
6 Makalla Wabar Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 30.8°C
7 Ras Ash Shajar Al Wusta Governorate 30.8°C
8 Jazair Suwadi Al Batinah South 30.8°C
9 Qalhat Lng Terminal Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 30.7°C
10 Dhagmar Muscat Governorate 30.7°C
11 Quryat Muscat Governorate 30.7°C
12 Bait al Barakah Muscat Governorate 30.7°C
13 Majis (Sohar) Al Batinah North Governorate 30.6°C
14 Bandar Jissah Muscat Governorate 30.6°C
15 Bandar Khayran Muscat Governorate 30.6°C
16 Khawr Masqat Muscat Governorate 30.6°C
17 Marsa al Murjan Muscat Governorate 30.6°C
18 Mina al Fahl Muscat Governorate 30.6°C
19 Port Sultan Qaboos Muscat Governorate 30.6°C
20 Sidab Muscat Governorate 30.6°C
21 Seeb 30.5°C
22 Al Sawadi 30.5°C
23 Bawshar 30.5°C
24 Muscat 30.5°C
25 Shinas Al Batinah North Governorate 30.3°C
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26 Mina Diba Musandam Governorate 30.2°C
27 Sur 30.2°C
28 Al Lima Musandam Governorate 30.0°C
29 Al Hadd 29.9°C
30 Dhalqut Dhofar Governorate 29.9°C
31 Dib Dibba 29.9°C
32 Dib Dibba Musandam Governorate 29.4°C
33 Ras Dillah Musandam Governorate 29.4°C
34 Khawr al Hajar Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 29.4°C
35 Didamar Little Quoin Island 29.3°C
36 Salalah 29.3°C
37 Masirah 29.1°C
38 Khawr al Quway Musandam Governorate 29.0°C
39 Mahawt Muscat Governorate 29.0°C
40 Mina Salalah (Port Salalah) Dhofar Governorate 28.9°C
41 Marbat Dhofar 28.9°C
42 Bukha 28.5°C
43 Khasab 28.5°C
44 Musandam 28.5°C
45 Ras Hilf Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 28.5°C
46 Ras al Madrakah Al Wusta Governorate 28.2°C
47 Rounders Bay Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 28.2°C
48 Al-Hallaniyah 27.7°C
49 Ras Sarab Al Wusta Governorate 27.5°C
50 Al Ashkhara Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 27.3°C

Coldest 10 in Oman in May

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

# Location May mean
1 Duqm Al Wusta Governorate 26.5°C
2 Al Lakbi Al Wusta Governorate 27.0°C
3 Al Ashkhara Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 27.3°C
4 Ras Sarab Al Wusta Governorate 27.5°C
5 Al-Hallaniyah 27.7°C
6 Rounders Bay Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 28.2°C
7 Ras al Madrakah Al Wusta Governorate 28.2°C
8 Ras Hilf Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate 28.5°C
9 Bukha 28.5°C
10 Khasab 28.5°C

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