Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
Nizwa, Oman UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman are irrigation canals and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This site is the 9th most looked-up sight in Oman on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to August, with daily highs reaching about 40 °C to 42 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with highs around 25 °C to 26 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, with the wettest month being March, which sees about 33 mm of rain.
Muscat International Airport is the nearest airport, located about 102 km away. The site is approximately 128 km from the capital, Muscat. Visitors can combine a trip to the irrigation systems with visits to Nizwa Fort, which is about 7 km away, or Bahla Fort, located about 24 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 27 | 31 | 35 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 28 | 33 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
