December is an ideal time to visit Salalah if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +29°C and about 22 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 2 mm of precipitation over an average of 2 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the driest month of the year in Salalah
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+14°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
52%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
22 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salalah has great weather in December.
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Average temperature in Salalah in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salalah for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +20°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +30°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +29°C.
Is Salalah warm or cold in December?
Salalah is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +23°C to +20°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Salalah:
Climate in Salalah in December
Salalah weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+29°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+17°C
+14°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+38°C
+34°C
+34°C
Rainfall
6 mm
2 mm
2 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
57%
52%
53%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
22
22
20
Cloudy days
5
6
9
Rainy days
3
2
2
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as great as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +29°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 6 mm to 2 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 57% to 52%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 22 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Salalah in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Salalah is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Salalah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Salalah is amazing in December with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salalah wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 10% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Salalah?
This is the weather in Salalah in December 2024:
1 December
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+32°C
2 December
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+32°C
3 December
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+31°C
4 December
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+32°C
5 December
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+32°C
6 December
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+30°C
7 December
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+31°C
8 December
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+30°C
9 December
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+30°C
10 December
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+29°C
11 December
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+31°C
12 December
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+31°C
13 December
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+28°C
14 December
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+29°C
15 December
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+29°C
16 December
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+27°C
17 December
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+28°C
18 December
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+29°C
19 December
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+30°C
20 December
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+30°C
21 December
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+29°C
22 December
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+29°C
23 December
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+28°C
24 December
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+28°C
25 December
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+30°C
26 December
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+31°C
27 December
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+32°C
28 December
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+32°C
29 December
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+31°C
30 December
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+28°C
31 December
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+29°C
In December 2024 Salalah had 30 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 52%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Salalah climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Salalah in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+30°C) and the highest in 1990 (+32°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 481 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salalah in December:
Is December a good time to visit Salalah?
Yes, December is a great time to go to Salalah, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Salalah.
Can you sunbathe in Salalah in December?
December is warm in Salalah. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Salalah rainy in December?
Salalah is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Salalah in December?
Yes, Salalah is sunny in December. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salalah, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
