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Nizwa

Town · 🇴🇲 Oman
Population 83,544
Area 1,457 km²
Time zone Asia/Muscat
Nizwa

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Wilayat Nizwa Essentials

Wilayat Nizwa serves as Oman’s historic and cultural center, dominated by the 17th-century Nizwa Fort and its massive circular tower. The city is home to the UNESCO-listed Falaj Daris irrigation system and traditional souks specializing in silver, livestock, and local produce. Nearby, the Oman Across Ages Museum documents the nation’s history, while the Hajar Mountains offer high-altitude viewpoints like Diana’s Point and the rugged terrain of Jebel Akhdar.

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Scenic Peaks and Viewpoints

The Hajar Mountains and Jebel Akhdar region near Nizwa feature a rugged landscape of limestone canyons, high-altitude plateaus, and ancient terraced villages. This collection highlights key vantage points across the Saiq Plateau, where traditional falaj irrigation systems support pomegranate and rose harvests. The list includes historical viewpoints, mountain peaks, and the UNESCO-listed Falaj Al-Khatmeen, showcasing Oman's unique mountain geography and engineering.

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Nizwa — Map

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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
  • 27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–31°
  • 13° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 29° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 24 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 33° (feels like 31°) · extremes 12°–38°
  • 18° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 35°) · extremes 18°–42°
  • 23° 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 25 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 42° (feels like 40°) · extremes 22°–46°
  • 26° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 28 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 44° (feels like 43°) · extremes 25°–47°
  • 29° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 44° (feels like 43°) · extremes 26°–47°
  • 30° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 43° · extremes 25°–46°
  • 28° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 41° (feels like 40°) · extremes 23°–44°
  • 26° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 35°) · extremes 20°–40°
  • 23° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 24 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 32° (feels like 31°) · extremes 15°–35°
  • 18° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–32°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 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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Tours & Activities

Nizwa Fort
Drive
Oman Across Ages Museum
Drive
Nizwa Fruit & Vegetable Souk

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