Dhofar, Oman: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Dhofar, Oman? If you're planning to go to Dhofar, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Dhofar
- Important essentials for Dhofar
- Activities for Dhofar
- Dhofar in January: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in February: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in March: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in April: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in May: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in June: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in July: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in August: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in September: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in October: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in November: weather and what to pack
- Dhofar in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Dhofar, Oman
Based on the climate and weather in Dhofar, the best time to go is December. See below for details.
Important essentials for Dhofar, Oman
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Dhofar, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to take a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great option.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Dhofar. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types G. This one should work in most countries, but you should check with your hotel.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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For families with young children
What to wear/what to pack for Dhofar, Oman by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January for Dhofar is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunscreen lotion
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Sandals
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Light skirts
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Extra socks
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Bug repellent
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
February
Traveling to Dhofar in February, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Extra socks
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Light skirts
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Bug repellent
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Sandals
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Sunscreen lotion
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Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
March
Traveling to Dhofar in March, you will notice that it is constantly hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Bug repellent
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Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also filters dangerous contaminants:
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Waterproof sandals
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and cool you.
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Skirts
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Loose-fit shorts
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Sunglasses
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Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
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If you're going to the beach
April
If you vacation in Dhofar during April, you are likely to see that it is blindingly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Waterproof sandals
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Thin short sleeve shirts
Don't forget bring extra, as these easily get wet or dirty.
Bug bite relief
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Skirts
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Insulated water bottle
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
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Personal cooling fan
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Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are developed to help you stay cool and offer UV protection.
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Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed to help you stay cool:
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Sunglasses
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Bug repellent
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Light linen shorts
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Protecting legwear
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
May
May here is unbearably hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Insulated water bottle
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Protecting legwear
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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Waterproof sandals
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Bugs can be a problem here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
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Personal cooling fan
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
- https://amzn.to/31Mz9kT
Bug bite relief
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Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
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Thin tank or crop tops
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100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
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Light skirts
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Sarong
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Beach-going accessories
If you're visiting excellent beaches don't forget
June
If you vacation in Dhofar during June, you might see that it can be blisteringly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
-
Sarong
-
Light skirts
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and guard against UV rays:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Thin tank or crop tops
- https://amzn.to/31Mz9kT
Bug bite relief
-
100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
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Insects have been an issue here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
-
Personal cooling fan
-
UV protecting pants/skirts
These will keep your legs protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Beach-going accessories
If you're going to the excellent beaches don't forget
July
If you visit Dhofar during July, you might see that it is unbearably hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Insulated water bottle
Bug bite relief
-
Sunglasses
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Sun protecting legwear
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Light linen shorts
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are developed to cool you and to provide UV protection.
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are developed to cool you:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Make sure bring additional, as these easily get wet or dirty.
-
Skirts
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
August
If you go to Dhofar in August, you will notice that it is sweltering. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (high 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunglasses
-
Light linen shorts
Bug bite relief
-
Bug repellent
-
UV protecting legwear
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Skirts
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed for cooling:
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Make sure bring additional, since these get wet or dirty.
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created to keep you cool and can provide UV protection.
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
September
September in Dhofar is scorchingly hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created to keep you cool and offer UV protection.
-
Sun protecting pants/skirts
These will keep your legs protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Bug repellent
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Remember to pack extra, as these get wet or dirty.
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are created to help you stay cool:
-
Skirts
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Light linen shorts
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Bug bite relief
-
Sunglasses
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
October
If you vacation in Dhofar during October, you are likely to find that it is a scorcher and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
Bug bite relief
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed to cool you:
-
Skirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Remember to bring extra, since these get wet or dirty.
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Sunglasses
-
UV protecting pants/skirts
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are engineered for cooling and offer UV protection.
-
Light linen shorts
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
November
If you visit Dhofar during November, you are likely to see that it is hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Bug repellent
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against skin damage:
-
Skirts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also removes harmful contaminants:
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Sunglasses
-
If you're going to the beach
December
If you vacation in Dhofar during December, you might see that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Bug repellent
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Light skirts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Extra socks
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Sandals
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
Activities for Dhofar, Oman
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Dhofar.
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