Jabrin

Jabrin, also known as Jabreen, (Arabic: جبرين‎) is a small town in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in northeastern Oman near Nizwa and the Jabal Akhdar Mountains.

Jabrin
Town
Jabrin
Location in Oman
Coordinates: 22°55′N 57°15′E
Country Oman
RegionAd Dakhiliyah Region
Time zoneUTC+4 (Oman Standard Time)

The town is known for its impressive castle, which was built by the Yaruba dynasty Imam Bil'arab bin Sultan, who ruled from 1679 to 1692[1] and who was buried onsite. The castle can be visited independently with an audio guide that is provided at the entrance and which lasts about 25 minutes.[2]

Climate
Climate data for Jabrin
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 22.7
(72.9)		 23.3
(73.9)		 26.6
(79.9)		 31.6
(88.9)		 35.8
(96.4)		 37.1
(98.8)		 35.4
(95.7)		 34.0
(93.2)		 33.2
(91.8)		 31.2
(88.2)		 27.0
(80.6)		 23.8
(74.8)		 30.1
(86.3)
Average low °C (°F) 12.9
(55.2)		 14.0
(57.2)		 17.0
(62.6)		 20.7
(69.3)		 24.6
(76.3)		 26.3
(79.3)		 25.9
(78.6)		 24.9
(76.8)		 23.4
(74.1)		 20.3
(68.5)		 16.3
(61.3)		 14.2
(57.6)		 20.0
(68.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 6
(0.2)		 30
(1.2)		 20
(0.8)		 12
(0.5)		 5
(0.2)		 2
(0.1)		 4
(0.2)		 7
(0.3)		 3
(0.1)		 0
(0)		 4
(0.2)		 6
(0.2)		 99
(3.9)
Source: Climate-data.org

See also

References
  1. Thomas, Gavin (2011-11-01). The Rough Guide to Oman. Penguin. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-4053-8935-8. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  2. "Visit to Jabreen Castle".

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