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Wilayat Nakhal Essentials

Wilayat Nakhal is defined by its dramatic Hajar Mountain backdrop and rich agricultural heritage. The 17th-century Nakhal Fort stands atop a rocky outcrop, overlooking vast date palm plantations. Nearby, the Ain Al Thawarah hot springs provide year-round geothermal water used for irrigation through the traditional falaj system. The region offers access to the high-altitude village of Wakan and the white limestone pools of Wadi Al Abyad. For outdoor enthusiasts, the area features the towering Jabal Nakhl peak and the undulating sand dunes of Khabat Al Qadan.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 13°–30°
16° at night
3 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in February

Great

28° (feels like 26°) · extremes 13°–33°
17° at night
2 rainy days
24 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Good

31° (feels like 30°) · extremes 15°–36°
20° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor

36° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–40°
24° at night
2 rainy days
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

40° (feels like 39°) · extremes 24°–43°
28° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

41° · extremes 27°–43°
30° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

40° (feels like 42°) · extremes 28°–43°
31° at night
2 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

39° (feels like 41°) · extremes 27°–42°
30° at night
3 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

38° (feels like 39°) · extremes 25°–40°
28° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor

35° · extremes 22°–38°
25° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great

30° · extremes 18°–34°
21° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Great

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 15°–30°
17° at night
2 rainy days
24 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Omani Rial OMR · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 968
Electricity: Type C / Type G
240 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Arabic
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +968

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Wilayat Nakhal Essentials

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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