Archaeological site of Shisr
Oman UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Archaeological site of Shisr is an archaeological site in Oman and part of the Land of Frankincense. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in the country on this website.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching about 40 °C to 42 °C. For cooler temperatures, visit between November and February, when daily highs range from about 25 °C to 30 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most months seeing only about 1 to 10 mm of rain.
Salalah International Airport is the nearest airport, located 143 km away. The site is 786 km from the capital, Muscat. Visitors can combine a trip to Shisr with other locations within the Land of Frankincense.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, 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 | 28 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
