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| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Regional tensions | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Reconsider travel | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid non-essential travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Increased caution across the whole country (zone de vigilance renforcée) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Jebel Akhdar
Terraced orchards, rose farms and old villages on a limestone mountain in northern Oman, reached only by four-wheel drive.
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Jebel Akhdar, the Green Mountain, is a range in the Hajar Mountains of Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in northern Oman. It is about 80 km long and 32 km wide. Its highest peak, Jebel Shams, rises to about 3,018 m (9,902 ft), the highest point in the country. The main plateau, Saiq, sits near 2,000 m above sea level, where conditions are milder than on the desert plains below.
Visitors come for the wadis and terraced orchards. Mountain springs and falaj irrigation channels feed farms where pomegranates, apricots, walnuts, peaches, grapes and roses grow, and rose water extraction is still a traditional craft here. Al Sogara, Saiq and Wadi Bani Habib have old houses and terraces, and Birkat al-Mawz, a mud-brick fortress being restored, is about a 45-minute drive from Nizwa. The range is reached by four-wheel drive only, and winters on the higher slopes can be very cold.
Jebel Akhdar in five
- Check road access for your vehicle firstFCDO says desert and mountain road trips can be dangerous unless you are in a well-equipped four-wheel drive. Ask your rental company and your hotel what the plateau road allows for your vehicle class.Day trip or overnight
- Time it for blossom or rose seasonThe ministry says the Saiq Plateau blooms with pomegranate, almond and peach in spring, and lists rosewater distilling from March to May. Dates move with the weather, so confirm locally.Best time for Jebel Akhdar
- Pack warm layers, even in summerThe ministry says Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams run up to 15 degrees C cooler than the lowlands, and its governorate guide describes a chill and occasional snow in winter.
- Walk the villages and Wadi Bani HabibThe ministry's governorate guide points to the terraced villages and Wadi Bani Habib. Follow marked trails and start early; FCDO notes that extreme heat has caused deaths in Oman.UK travel advice
- Choose between the two big mountainsJebel Akhdar suits villages, terraces and a cool night; Jebel Shams suits canyon edges and a higher peak. The comparison sets out who should pick which.Jebel Akhdar or Jebel Shams
Need to know
- Airport
- Muscat (MCT); the ministry says about a two-hour drive
- Getting there
- Road ascent from Birkat Al Mouz, near Nizwa
- Getting around
- Own vehicle or a tour; ask what the road allows
- Best base
- A plateau village for cool nights, or Nizwa for a day trip
- Time needed
- One night suits most; a long day trip is possible
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°ChillyJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Chilly
- FebruaryClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Cool, clearFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, clear
- MarchClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Blossom, rosesMarchClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Blossom, roses
- AprilClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low18°Blossom, rosesAprilClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Blossom, roses
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Warm, rosesMayClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, roses
- JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh34°Low24°WarmJuneClear
Mixed
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JulyClear8 rainy daysHigh33°Low24°Mild summerJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild summer
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°PomegranatesAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Pomegranates
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh31°Low22°PomegranatesSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Pomegranates
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low18°Olives, clearOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Olives, clear
- NovemberClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low14°Cool, olivesNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, olives
- DecemberClear3 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°ChillyDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Chilly
Average daily high and low in Jebel Akhdar, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Jebel Akhdar
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 34%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Jebel Akhdar
12:37 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today21°12°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 21°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed21°12°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 21°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu21°12°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri21°11°2%Friday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat21°11°2%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 21°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sun21°11°0%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 21°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 12:36 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.3845 OMR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Nizwaat the foot of the plateauA round fort, a souq and the aflaj irrigation channels of the oasis.Read the guide
- Jebel Shamsthe other big mountainCanyon rims and Oman's highest peak, reached from Al Hamra.Read the guide
- Al Hamragateway to Jebel ShamsMountain villages, the Nakhur trail and Misfat Al Abriyeen nearby.Read the guide
Before you go to Jebel Akhdar
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Rules for Jebel Akhdar, checked
- UK FCDO: road trips to the desert and mountains can be dangerous unless you are in a well-equipped four-wheel drive; carry water and a phone.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- Ministry of Heritage and Tourism: rosewater distilling runs March to May, pomegranates are picked in August and September, olives in September to November.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- UK FCDO: wadis in Oman can flash flood after heavy rain from October to March; avoid wadis in rain and for at least one day after.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Jebel Akhdar FAQ
Do you need a 4x4 for Jebel Akhdar?
FCDO advises a well-equipped four-wheel drive for mountain road trips in Oman. Rules for the plateau road can change, so ask your rental company and your hotel what applies to your vehicle before you rely on a two-wheel drive.
How far is Jebel Akhdar from Muscat?
The ministry describes Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams as roughly a two-hour drive from Muscat. The road up begins at Birkat Al Mouz, so allow extra time for the climb and for stops.
When do the roses bloom on Jebel Akhdar?
The ministry lists rosewater distilling from March to May and spring blossom on the Saiq Plateau. Exact bloom dates shift with the weather, so check locally before you plan a trip around them.
Is Jebel Akhdar cold in winter?
Yes, noticeably. The ministry's governorate guide describes a serene chill and occasional snow in winter, and the mountains run up to 15 degrees C cooler than the lowlands. Bring a warm layer and a jacket for evenings.
Is Jebel Akhdar worth it as a day trip?
A long day trip from Muscat or Nizwa is possible, but it leaves little time on the plateau. One night lets you walk the villages and terraces and see the light at both ends of the day. The day-trip post covers the trade-offs.