Place to visit
Jebel Qiyut, Oman: what it is and when to go
Jebel Qiyut is a montaña en Omán in Oman (Nizwa), at 2,382 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is November to March, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Montaña en Omán · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Oman
- Elevation
- 2,382 m
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 97 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 23.1527, 57.46618
What it is and where
Jebel Qiyut is a montaña en Omán in Oman (Nizwa), at 2,382 m above sea level.
It is in Nizwa, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.1527, 57.46618; the nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 97 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Oman. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Jebel Qiyut is November to March, and the season is short because it sits at 2,382 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBest time10:43
- FebBest time11:14
- MarBest time11:50
- AprPossible12:33
- MayBetter not13:07
- JunBetter not13:25
- JulBetter not13:18
- AugBetter not12:48
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:27
- NovBest time10:52
- DecBest time10:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to March | April and October |
| Mountains | November to March | April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Jebel Qiyut has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Oman
To enter Oman there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If it falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Oman checklist. Currency: Omani rial (OMR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 9999 (police, fire and ambulance).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Jabal al Jarū‘Mountain in Oman8.0 km
- W8cHiking9.0 km
- Al Hoota CaveCave in Oman11 km
- Ra's al ḨaraqMountain in Oman13 km
- Al Hoota Cave Visitor CenterMuseum14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Oman guide.
More in Oman: Nature
- Jebel Shams: mountain in Oman
- Jebel Jais: mountain on the Emirates
- Majlis al Jinn
- Jabal Al Harim: mountain in Oman
- Bimmah Sinkhole: Sinkhole in Oman
- Jabal Rahabah: mountain in United Arab Emirates
Every Oman place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jebel Qiyut?
It is a montaña en Omán in Oman.
When is the best time to visit Jebel Qiyut?
November to March, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,382 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35.
How do you get to Jebel Qiyut?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 97 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Oman is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Oman map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jabal al Jarū‘, W8c, Al Hoota Cave. The rest is in the Oman guide.
Keep reading
- Nizwa14 places to see in and around Nizwa, Oman: Bahla Fort, Nizwa Fort, Al Hoota Cave. Best time: November to March.
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