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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.

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Salalah, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 89%  
SunshineSunshine 42 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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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