When is the best time to visit Salalah?
In general the best time to visit Salalah is probably January, February, March, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, June, while the coldest months are January, February, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is April, May, June. Average maximum temperatures are up to +34°C in May and it has 16 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Salalah in different months
This is the average weather in Salalah for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 22 sunny days in November and the temperature ranges from +23°C to +31°C.
April, May, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +34°C during May.
In June the weather is average. Expect around 5 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 6 mm in June.
Climate in Salalah
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Salalah for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Salalah during the whole year:
The hottest month in Salalah is May with average maximum temperature going up to +34°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +19°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Salalah looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Salalah is August with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 52%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Salalah during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is November with approximately 22 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 6 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 3 rainy days and 19 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salalah:
What is the hottest month in Salalah?
The hottest month in Salalah is May with average maximum temperature of +34°C.
What is the coldest month in Salalah?
The coldest month in Salalah is January with minimum temperatures of +19°C.
Is Salalah worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Salalah usually has great weather. The best month is probably May with +34°C and 16 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Salalah?
if you're looking to visit Salalah when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, October, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 2 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Salalah
Source of the data
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.