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Sohar Weather in March

Sohar in March

The short of it: Sohar in March averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 11 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 57 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Sohar an average March high of 29°, a low of 19° and some 18 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 18 mm.

The sun is up for about 11 h 57 min in mid-March, 39 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Sohar runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Liwá, 25 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Sohar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 57 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LiwáAl Batinah North25 km NW30°19°19 mm
ŞaḩamAl Batinah North27 km SE29°19°18 mm
ShināşAl Batinah North50 km NNW30°19°18 mm
Al KhābūrahAl Batinah North57 km SE30°20°18 mm
KalbāSharjah86 km NNW30°20°20 mm
Ţarīf KalbāFujairah89 km NNW30°20°22 mm
As SuwayqAl Batinah North92 km SE30°19°18 mm
FujairahFujairah93 km NNW30°20°21 mm

The Almanac · Sohar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 18 mm.

Climate of Sohar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°15°11 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°17°12 mm13 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°19°18 mm13 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
April34°23°6.0 mm13 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
May39°27°4.0 mm14 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
June39°30°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
July38°30°0.0 mm16 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦
August37°29°1.0 mm15 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
September36°27°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
October35°24°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
November31°20°8.0 mm11 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
December27°17°15 mm11 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sohar in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sohar in March?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 18 mm.

Is March a good time to visit Sohar?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Sohar in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 38 min in December to 13 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Sohar in March?

Hardly — March nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sohar in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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