Salalah weather in May (Dhofar, Oman)

Curious about the May weather in Salalah? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Salalah generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 33°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this toasty month.

Salalah in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 336 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Salalah. 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 336 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Oman in May

Find out more about the weather in Oman in May 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 May?

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 28°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 May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
9/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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