Place to visit
Jibāl al Qamar, Oman: what it is and when to go
Jibāl al Qamar is a mountain in Yemen (جبل القمر) in Oman. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Oman: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Mountain in Yemen · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- جبل القمر
- Where
- Oman
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SLL Salalah, 83 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 16.84785, 53.34075
What it is and where
Jibāl al Qamar is a mountain in Yemen (جبل القمر) in Oman. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Oman: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 16.84785, 53.34075; the nearest main airport is Salalah International Airport (SLL, Salalah), 83 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 Jibāl al Qamar is November to March.
- JanBest time11:06
- FebBest time11:27
- MarBest time11:53
- AprPossible12:23
- MayBetter not12:47
- JunBetter not13:00
- JulBetter not12:55
- AugBetter not12:34
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctPossible11:37
- NovBest time11:12
- DecBest time11:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h. 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: Jibāl al Qamar 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
- Khawr Al Mughsayl ReserveProtected area47 km
- Jabal ḨamarCliff in Oman; geonames ID = 28812563 km
- Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir ReserveProtected area73 km
- Khawr Al Qurm Al Kabir ReserveProtected area74 km
- Aqbat GhufSummit75 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
- Al Hoota Cave: Cave in Oman
- Jabal Al Harim: mountain in Oman
- Bimmah Sinkhole: Sinkhole in Oman
Every Oman place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jibāl al Qamar?
It is a mountain in Yemen (جبل القمر in the local language) in Oman. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Oman: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Jibāl al Qamar?
November to March. In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h.
How do you get to Jibāl al Qamar?
The nearest main airport is Salalah International Airport (SLL), 83 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 Khawr Al Mughsayl Reserve, Jabal Ḩamar, Khawr Al Qurm As Saghir Reserve. The rest is in the Oman guide.
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