Muscat – Oman is experiencing intense heat in June with temperatures soaring above 50°C in parts of the sultanate, while Dhofar saw isolated monsoon showers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority’s latest monthly climate statistics.

The highest temperature recorded nationwide was 50.4°C in Mahout in Al Wusta, making it the hottest location in the sultanate during June. The reading, however, is below Mahout’s all-time June record of 50.7°C set in 1990.

Among other stations witnessing record temperatures were Qarn Al Alam and Fahud both reaching 49.4°C, followed by Sur and Adam at 48.4°C. Coastal cities were also affected by high temperatures, with Muscat recording a high of 47.3°C, while Rustaq and Nizwa each peaked at 47.8°C.

The lowest minimum temperature during the month was recorded in Jabal Shams, where the mercury dropped to a pleasant 11.1°C, highlighting the stark contrast between Oman’s mountainous interior and its scorching deserts. Suhar registered the warmest overnight temperature at 30.1°C, followed closely by Khasab at 29.4°C.

Rainfall remained scarce across most of the sultanate, reflecting the typical dry conditions of June. However, Dhalkut in Dhofar received the highest monthly rainfall total of 55mm, driven by the early influence of khareef. Other stations that recorded measurable rainfall included Ibra (12.2mm), Salalah (4.4mm), Nizwa (3.6mm) and Adam (1.2mm).

Average temperatures across Oman ranged between 29.1°C in Salalah and 37.6°C in Ibri.

Humidity levels also varied considerably. Salalah and Suhar recorded the highest average relative humidity at 82%, followed by Duqm (77%) and Masirah (71%). In contrast, the driest conditions were observed in Ibri, where average humidity stood at just 18%, reflecting the arid nature of the interior.

The monthly statistics illustrate Oman’s contrasting climate, with blistering desert heat across central and northern regions coinciding with the onset of the khareef, which transforms southern Dhofar into one of the Arabian Peninsula’s greenest landscapes.