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Dhofar Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Dhofar, Oman in January.

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Salalah Mirbāţ

Planning a journey to Dhofar, Oman this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Dhofar in January

Dhofar, Oman is a region in Oman. January in Dhofar generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Salalah. During this period, Salalah experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To explore the conditions in Dhofar, Oman in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.2 mm (0.1 in) in Salalah.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Salalah enjoys approximately 290 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Dhofar in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Dhofar.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Dhofar

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Dhofar, Oman?

Temperature range in Dhofar (January)

Precipitation variation in Dhofar (January)

Salalah

In January Salalah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
297 hours
290 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Salalah →

Mirbāţ

In January Mirbāţ generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
297 hours
290 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mirbāţ →

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In our records: Oman January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Oman in our climate database (1978 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Oman dropped to -5°C (23°F) in Ibri on January 24, 2012.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Oman was 11°C (52°F) in Nizwa on January 5, 2001.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Dhofar in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Salalah 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Mirbāţ 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)

Dhofar weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dhofar, Oman in January?

In January, Dhofar, Oman generally has perfect weather conditions. Salalah sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Dhofar, Oman in January?

Daytime temperatures in Salalah peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in January, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Dhofar, Oman get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Salalah averages just 3.2 mm (0.1 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Dhofar, Oman.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Dhofar, Oman?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Dhofar, Oman. Typically, the climate in Salalah is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Dhofar, Oman is in January, February, March, July, August, September and December with generally perfect weather in Salalah. The weather in May, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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