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Due to its geographical location in the south eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula, the Climate in Muscat , the capital of Oman, is extremely hot and dry most of the year. Summer begins in mid-April lasting till October. It is extremely hot in summer, with coastal temperature moving up to 46 0 C. The temperature in the interior areas are even higher. The mean summer temperature of Muscat is 33 0 C. Due to its low elevation, it is hot and humid in summer, with humidity going up to 90 percent. Winter is pleasantly warm and mild during the months from October to March with temperature ranging from 15 0 C to 23 0 C. The Climate in Muscat in the Dhofar region is moderate due to the monsoons with annual rainfall of about 760 mm on the south side of the mountains and about 150 mm along the coast. Rainfall in parts of Hajar mountains is around 460 mm but rainfall is generally light and irregular in Muscat. There are instances of heavy rain and thunderstorms, causing rain water to flow off the mountains towards the valley and causing flash floods. The average rainfall is 75 mm. The climate of Muscat is influenced by the precipitation, which range from 20 to 100 millimeters a year . Sometimes summer winds are formed in the interior of Oman which is a threat to shipping in the south. For Sight seeing in Muscat, the Best time to visit in Muscat is from December to March. The temperatures are moderate and pleasant, making it easy to move around. Unless the visitor is accustomed to Climate in Muscat, travel to Muscat during middle of March to October is not recommended. It is very exhausting during this time of the year with the average temperature between 31 0 C to 38 0 C. There are possibilities of sunburn and dehydration.
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