Best time to visit Nizwa
Go inDecember–February
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Day trips to Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams.
See Nizwa on the globeNizwa month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 25°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Good | 27°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| March | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Poor | 36°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Poor | 40°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Poor | 42°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 41°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 39°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Poor | 38°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Poor | 35°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Good | 30°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| December | Great | 26°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Nizwa
- All year🎉 Friday goat marketLively livestock auction every Friday morning.
Good to know
- Flights to Nizwa are usually cheapest in May–September. The catch: highs reach 42°C in May–September.
- Crowds and prices peak in November–February, so book early.
- Highs pass 35°C in April–October.
Nizwa Fort’s round tower took about 12 years to build in the 1600s.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Nizwa?
The best time to visit Nizwa is December–February. Day trips to Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Nizwa?
Flights are usually cheapest in May–September, when demand is lowest.
When is Nizwa busiest?
Nizwa is busiest in November–February.
What is the weather like in Nizwa?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 42°C, and January the coolest at 25°C.
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