Average Monthly Sunshine in Salalah

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Salalah receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Salalah. Expect long, bright days with 336 hours in May and darker periods with just 42 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2879 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Salalah, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

Salalah’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Salalah enjoys an average of 2879 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

May, Salalah’s wettest month, receives 39 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Salalah Precipitation page.