From late June to September, the southwest monsoon brings gentle rain and cools temperatures to a pleasant 22°C. Wadi Darbat overflows into cascading turquoise streams where paddle-boating between grazing camels is a surreal highlight.

Explore the historic frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah, stroll along coconut-fringed beaches at Mughsail with roaring sea blowholes, and indulge in fresh tropical fruit at roadside plantation stalls.