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Oman: where it's most comfortable this week

7-day country score — 70, comfortable · #35 of 165 countries · 31 cities · Updated: 12 Nov, 15:01 · Open-Meteo
15 of 31 cities are comfortable for a trip (60+) Top this week: bayt-al-awabi · 89
Ideal 13% Comfortable 35% Acceptable 52%
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A comparison of 21 cities in Oman by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 10 regions of Oman by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Oman by VanSky Regions of Oman

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Khasab
Musandam Governorate
78
Samā’il
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
69
Rustaq
Al Batinah Region
65
Bahlā’
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
57
Al Misfāh
Al Batinah Region
55
Ibrā’
Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate
53
‘Ibrī
Ad Dhahirah Governorate
52
Nizwá
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
50
Jabrīn
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
50
Barkā’
Al Batinah Region
48
Al Buraymī
Al Buraimi Governorate
45
As Suwayq
Al Batinah North Governorate
44
Seeb
Muscat Governorate
42
Bawshar
Muscat Governorate
39
Muscat
Muscat Governorate
39

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Rustaq 65
  2. 2 Khasab 78
  3. 3 Samā’il 69
  4. 4 Bahlā’ 57
  5. 5 ‘Ibrī 52

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Şalālah 22
  2. 2 Sur 31
  3. 3 Sohar 30
  4. 4 Muscat 39
  5. 5 Bawshar 39

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Oman for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Oman?
Weather data for all cities in Oman is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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