Umm al Samim
Tomb Inhospitable salt marsh area on Oman's desert plain
An interior saline sink and flatland in Oman’s desert, noted for salt crust and treacherous silt. Adventurous travellers approach with experienced guides to study the unusual terrain from a safe distance.
How to Get to Umm al Samim #
Access is only by 4x4 and requires an experienced guide. Approaches are typically staged from towns on the desert’s edge in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate; travel plans should be made with licensed tour operators familiar with Rub’ al Khali safety and navigation.
Tips for Visiting Umm al Samim #
- Do not attempt to walk across the salt crust; hire an experienced desert guide familiar with the Rub' al Khali fringes.
- Go prepared for remote conditions: sun protection, navigation, and a plan for vehicle recovery if driving a 4x4.
Best Time to Visit Umm al Samim #
The cooler months are best. Summer months bring extreme heat and make travel into the Rub' al Khali rim hazardous.
Weather & Climate near Umm al Samim #
Umm al Samim's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 44°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 28°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is the hottest month with highs of 44°C and lows of 30°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 44°C and lows of 30°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 29°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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