Sohar, Oman: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Sohar, Oman? If you're planning to go to Sohar, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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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 Sohar, Oman

Based on the climate and weather in Sohar, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sohar, Oman

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sohar, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Sohar, Oman by month

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January

January in this region is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you visit Sohar during February, you may notice that it is warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March for Sohar is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you vacation in Sohar during April, you will probably see that it can be sweltering and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May for Sohar is scorchingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Sohar is blindingly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July is sweltering, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

Traveling to Sohar in August, you will notice that it is a scorcher, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you vacation in Sohar during September, you may notice that it is sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Sohar is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you are traveling to Sohar in November, you will notice that it is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you are traveling to Sohar in December, you will notice that it is warm and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Sohar, Oman

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Sohar.

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