Salalah Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Salalah temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in May to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in May to around 18°C (64°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Salalah sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 158 mm (6.2 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Salalah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in May, the wettest month, with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation over a single rainy day.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3 mm (0.1 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C (77°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in April.

Water temperature over the year

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