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Muscat vs ‘Ibrī for Remote Work

Muscat and ‘Ibrī are the two largest cities in Oman with complete remote-work profiles. Muscat has about 797K residents; ‘Ibrī has about 163K. Muscat is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Muscat is typically February (22°C avg), compared with November (24°C avg) in ‘Ibrī. Muscat sees about 3 rainy days that month, while ‘Ibrī sees about 2 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 16–38°C in Muscat and 11–43°C in ‘Ibrī.

Muscat sits at 14 m, versus 359 m in ‘Ibrī.

Side-by-side

Muscat

Oman

Population
797K
Elevation
14 m
Best month
February
Best-month temperature
22°C
Best-month range
18–25°C
Best-month rain
About 3 rainy days
Year temperature range
16–38°C
National capital
Yes

‘Ibrī

Oman

Population
163K
Elevation
359 m
Best month
November
Best-month temperature
24°C
Best-month range
17–30°C
Best-month rain
About 2 rainy days
Year temperature range
11–43°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Muscat or ‘Ibrī?
Muscat is the larger of the two complete profiles in Oman, with about 797K residents compared with about 163K in ‘Ibrī.
How does the climate compare in Muscat vs ‘Ibrī?
The best remote-work month is typically February in Muscat (22°C avg) and November in ‘Ibrī (24°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 3 rainy days in Muscat versus about 2 rainy days in ‘Ibrī.