Salalah weather in August (Dhofar, Oman)

How does the August weather in Salalah compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Salalah during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 28°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Salalah in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salalah climate page with graphs.

 

Salalah, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 89%  

Sunshine 42 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Oman in August

Find out more about the weather in Oman and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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