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Salalah weather in December (Dhofar, Oman)

Looking to travel to Salalah in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Salalah the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Salalah in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.9 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 0 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 297 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salalah, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 51%  
SunshineSunshine 297 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Oman in December

Find out more about the weather in Oman in December and which places have the best weather 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 Salalah in December?

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 26°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 in December.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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