Recent Heavy Storms in Oman

Oman, the Middle Eastern country where from you’ll often find me, is a typical Arabian Peninsula country, very much used to extreme heat and desert climate. Don’t get me wrong, it does rain there from time to time, and I’ve experienced some strange summer rains that caused flash flooding in the capital Muscat. Not a pretty sight when you’re in the middle of it all. Again, there have been some recent heavy storms in Oman and the rest of the region, including the UAE and Qatar.

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You’ve probably seen pictures of sparkly and shining Dubai on a dry day (99% of the time, let’s be fair). But the recent storms brought turmoil in Dubai and Oman, causing traffic accidents, flooding and sadly, some deaths.

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But the same Nature that sometimes brings devastation also brings calm, wealth and beauty. So the rains that hit Oman also filled temporary rivers and the beautiful oasis spread around the country and will, of course, help local agriculture thrive.

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My proud Omani friends, fully aware of my passion for their country, sent me some pictures of the beauty after the storms, which I’m now sharing with you. I hope you’ll like them as much as I did!

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As tempestades que devastaram Omã

WHAT’S THE BEST TIME TO VISIT OMAN?

It wasn’t my intention to talk about this here, but since we’re talking about the weather, you may be wondering when it’s the best time to travel to Oman.

Winter (or late November to early February) is definitely the best time to visit Oman, when temperatures get as low as 23 degrees Celsius. There’s little chance it’ll rain during this time, but when it does, it’s unlikely there’ll be any problems.

Summer is unbearable, with temperatures reaching up to 55 degrees Celsius during the day and 40 at night – I’ll never forget when, on a sleepless night, I decided to talk around the hotel gardens, only to be hit by a strong heat, as if getting into an oven. The exception is the Salalah region, which receives a monsoon in August (Khareef), bringing cooler temperatures.

But whatever your decision, Oman is an amazing place visit and very photogenic – even if it rains!

Other Posts:
– Swimming in Bimmah Sinkhole, Oman
– The Omani Grand Canyon & Jebel Shams
– One Day in Muscat
– How to Travel from Muscat to Dubai

Pedro has travelled to almost 120 countries and has made his nest in London. He has also lived in Spain, Australia, the US, Georgia and Turkey. A former hotel management professional, he loves exploring local cultures, is now learning his 8th language and has a soft spot for the Middle East and the CIS countries.