When to go · Saiq
Saiq in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold nights, some fog).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Oman overall
- Prices
- High
- Oman overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold nights, some fog).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- SaiqHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Oman overall
- High
- Prices · Oman overall
- High
Oman overall: Best weather everywhere except cold mountain nights; book hotels and 4x4s ahead.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saiq, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 2 (better)
Apr: 3
Crowds
Jan: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold nights, some fog).
April: Inside Saiq's best window: Apr–Oct.
Saiq: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings