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.
Contents
- When to go to Sohar
- Important essentials for Sohar
- Activities for Sohar
- Sohar in January: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in February: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in March: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in April: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in May: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in June: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in July: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in August: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in September: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in October: weather and what to pack
- Sohar in November: weather and what to pack
- Sohar 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 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
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.
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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).
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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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
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to bring a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great one.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types G. This one should work in most locations, but check with your hotel.
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Sohar. 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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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Airplane or car necessities
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For families with young children
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
What to wear/what to pack for Sohar, Oman by month
Already know when you're traveling?
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:
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Light skirts
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Sandals
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Sunscreen lotion
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Bug repellent
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Extra socks
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Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
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Comfy walking shoes
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Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
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Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sunscreen lotion
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Extra socks
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Sandals
-
Light skirts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
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A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
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100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
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Rain pants
Rain pants are a lifesaver in heavy rain.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We recommend:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Light skirts
-
Sandals
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Extra socks
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
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Rain pants
These will be essential in a rainstorm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Windproof umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. We recommend:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also removes dangerous contaminants:
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
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Skirts
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Waterproof sandals
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Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against the sun:
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If you're going to the beach
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A rain poncho to layer with a coat
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100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These will be a lifesaver in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a great choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases don't get wet. We like:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
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Bug repellent
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Light linen shorts
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Waterproof sandals
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are developed to help you stay cool and can provide UV protection.
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Personal cooling fan
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Sunglasses
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Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed to keep you cool:
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Skirts
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Thin short sleeve shirts
You should pack extra, since these easily get wet or dirty.
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Insulated water bottle
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
Bug bite relief
-
Protecting legwear
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
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Skirts
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Light linen shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are developed to help you stay cool and include UV protection.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
UV protecting legwear
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are developed to help you stay cool:
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Bug bite relief
-
Bug repellent
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Don't forget bring extra, since these often get wet or dirty.
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Skirts
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are developed to cool you and offer UV protection.
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are created to keep you cool:
Bug bite relief
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
UV protecting pants
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Be sure pack extra, as these easily get wet or dirty.
-
Light linen shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are engineered for cooling and to provide UV protection.
-
Personal cooling fan
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Light linen shorts
-
Bug repellent
Bug bite relief
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
UV protecting pants
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are developed to help you stay cool:
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Remember to bring additional, since these are likely to get wet or dirty.
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Bug repellent
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
Be sure bring extra, as these easily get wet or dirty.
-
Skirts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Protecting legwear
These will keep your legs protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Sunglasses
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are created to cool you and include UV protection.
-
Light linen shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Bug bite relief
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed to cool you:
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also filters contaminants:
-
Skirts
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and protect you from the sun:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
-
If you're going to the beach
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and cool you.
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also filters contaminants:
-
If you're going to the beach
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Sandals
-
Light skirts
-
Extra socks
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
-
A rain coat to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. We suggest:
If you go to the Sohar Fort and Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
Activities for Sohar, Oman
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Sohar.
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