Salalah Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Salalah has an hot and desert climate, however with temperatures that rarely reach above 33°C. Most rainfall (monsoon) is seen in the months July and August. Don't think of the monsoon as a typical monsoon you can have in other places in the world, but the rain in these months have a big influence on the flora and fauna in this area.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Salalah temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in May to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 18°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Salalah sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 158 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Salalah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 39 mm of precipitation over a single rainy day. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Salalah Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Salalah serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in January to 28°C in April.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Salalah.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 89%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Salalah in Oman
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
May has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 39 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 336 hours of sunshine.
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