Salalah Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Salalah. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Salalah has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 158 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Salalah can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 39 mm of precipitation over a single rainy day.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 3 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

May, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C and receives 336 hours of sunshine. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Salalah Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Oman

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Oman. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Salalah’s average annual precipitation is 158 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

How Does Precipitation Affect Local Climate?

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.
• Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

For more detailed information about Salalah’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Salalah Climate page.