Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn المواقع الأثرية في بات والخطم والعين
Oman UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn are archaeological sites and a fortress in Oman. This location is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 11 sights of the country listed on this site. It is also one of the 8 most looked-up sights in Oman on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and February when daily highs range from about 24 °C to 26 °C and lows are between 13 °C and 14 °C. From January to March, rainfall is low, with about 2 to 3 rainy days per month. During the summer months of June and July, temperatures reach highs of about 42 °C.
To reach the sites, you can fly into Suhar International Airport, which is 125 km away. The location is also 192 km from the capital, Muscat. There is no information available regarding opening hours, prices, or wheelchair access.
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 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
