Al Alam Palace قصر العلم
Al Alam Palace is a royal palace situated in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. As the second most looked-up sight in the country, it serves as a prominent landmark in the city.
Planning a visit
The most comfortable time to visit Al Alam Palace is during the cooler months from December to March. During this period, daily highs range from 23 °C to 26 °C, while lows remain between 19 °C and 22 °C. In contrast, the summer months from May through September are hot, with daily highs reaching up to 35 °C and lows around 30 °C. Rainfall is consistently low throughout the year, with no month recording more than 17 mm. Muscat International Airport is 32 km from the palace, making it the primary entry point for travelers arriving by air.
Visitors can combine a trip to the palace with other nearby landmarks. Al Jalali Fort is located 0.3 km away, providing an opportunity to see another historic site in the immediate vicinity. For those interested in broader sightseeing, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 21.2 km from the palace, located within the same city of Muscat.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 35 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
