Jebel Jais جَبَل جَيْس
Jebel Jais is a mountain located in the Al Hajar Mountains of Oman's Musandam Governorate. Reaching an elevation of 1911 meters, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Oman.
Planning a visit
The mountain experiences significant temperature variations throughout the year. The months from May through September are the warmest, with daily highs ranging between 31 °C and 35 °C. For cooler weather, consider visiting between December and March, when daily highs stay between 14 °C and 20 °C. Rainfall is most frequent during the winter months, particularly in January, February, March, and December, though it rarely exceeds 4 days of rain per month.
The nearest airport is Khasab Airport, located 25 kilometers away. Alternatively, travelers can arrive via Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, which is 45 kilometers from the mountain. The site is 356 kilometers from Muscat. You can combine a trip to Jebel Jais with other locations in the Musandam Governorate.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is March, with about 58 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 51 | 58 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 44 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
