January weather forecast
Nizwa, Oman

In Nizwa, Oman, the beginning of the year brings mild temperatures and marginally longer daylight hours, a considerable contrast to the challenging summer peak temperatures. Daylight averages at 10.9 hours, offering ample opportunity for outdoor activities. High temperatures rarely exceed 22°C (71.6°F), making January a pleasant month. Visitors to Nizwa are bound to appreciate this climate, especially after the intense cold of some regions in the Northern Hemisphere. An average rainfall of 23mm (0.91") is also recorded, signifying a relatively dry month despite being the peak of winter.

Temperature

In Nizwa, Oman, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 22°C (71.6°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F).

Rainfall

In Nizwa, during January, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Nizwa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 11 days and collects up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Nizwa is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of January, in Nizwa, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:56 +04.

Sunshine

January through March, July, August and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nizwa.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Nizwa, Oman, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.