Salalah Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salalah, Dhofar, Oman. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Salalah varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 336 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2879 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 11.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Salalah vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Salalah

May, Salalah’s wettest month, receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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.