Where and when
Best time to visit Muscat from India
Muscat is a low-rise capital between mountains and sea, around three hours from Mumbai, with a tidy corniche, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, and wadis, forts and dolphin trips that fit a long weekend.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹14,716 return (Mumbai, seen 9 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹14,716 from Mumbai.
Muscat month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 25° / 15°C | 18 mm | ₹20k ● live ₹29k |
| February | Peak | 27° / 16°C | 14 mm | ₹18k ● live ₹21k |
| March | Peak | 31° / 19°C | 21 mm | ₹24k ● live ₹24k |
| April | Shoulder | 35° / 24°C | 12 mm | ₹28k ● live ₹28k |
| May | Off-season | 39° / 28°C | 6 mm | – |
| June | Off-season | 40° / 30°C | 12 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 40° / 30°C | 10 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 39° / 29°C | 8 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 38° / 27°C | 5 mm | – |
| October | Shoulder | 35° / 24°C | 6 mm | ₹15k ● live ₹15k |
| November | Peak | 30° / 20°C | 9 mm | ₹16k ● live ₹17k |
| December | Peak | 26° / 17°C | 10 mm | ₹19k ● live ₹19k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Experience Oman (Ministry of Heritage and Tourism): Weather (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
Muscat Nights, the municipality's January festival, had no announced 2027 dates on 2026-10-09; Oman's National Day days off are set each year by the Ministry of Labour and the 2027 list is not yet published; and Ramadan 2027 follows moon sighting. No events are listed until these are confirmed on official pages.
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Muscat by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Oman, applied for online before travel (allow about 5 days). Visa-free up to 14 days with a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa (plus hotel, insurance and return ticket). e-Visa at evisa.rop.gov.om, about 1–3 working days.
Muscat: questions
What is the best time to visit Muscat?
Muscat's peak season is November, December, January, February and March, with April and October as shoulder months. Oman's official tourism site calls November to early March the mild, dry season with Muscat averaging about 26°C, recommends autumn as a comfortable time, and puts summer lowland temperatures at 35 to 45°C. The city is pleasant from late October to March; May to September is too hot for daytime outings.
Does it rain much in Muscat?
Very little: even the wettest month, March, averages only about 21 mm, so rain will not shape your dates.
How hot does Muscat get?
June is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 40°C. January has the coolest nights, around 15°C.
When is Muscat most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in November, December, January, February and March.
Which month is cheapest to fly to Muscat from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹14,716 from Mumbai. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Oman?
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Oman, applied for online before travel (allow about 5 days). Visa-free up to 14 days with a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa (plus hotel, insurance and return ticket). e-Visa at evisa.rop.gov.om, about 1–3 working days.
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