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Salalah, Oman · Temperate oceanic

Salalah: best months to visit

February (9.5/10) · July (5.1/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 17.02°N · 54.09°E
⚡ Quick answer
February
Depends on your goals
9.5/10
☀️ Feb
Top score (9.5/10)
🌤️ Dec
Alt. (9.5/10)
Jul
Plus rude (5.1/10)
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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Decide

When to visit Salalah?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Salalah, February and December clearly stand out. July concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 February · 9.5 December · 9.5 March · 9.3 January · 9.2 ⚠️ July · 5.1
9.2
Jan
9.5
Feb
9.3
Mar
6.5
Apr
6.2
May
5.8
Jun
5.1
Jul
5.2
Aug
5.9
Sep
6.6
Oct
6.6
Nov
9.5
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Salalah offers 4 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.5 in February vs 5.1 in July.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 4 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →18°C26°C1%0.2mm9.3h9.2/10Best period
☀️ February →19°C27°C0%0.1mm9.1h9.5/10Best period
☀️ March →22°C29°C2%0.5mm9.6h9.3/10Best period
⛅ April →25°C31°C1%0.3mm10.3h6.5/10Decent period
⛅ May →26°C32°C3%3.2mm10.8h6.2/10Decent period
🌥️ June →26°C31°C4%1.0mm6.7h5.8/10Decent period
🌥️ July →25°C29°C23%1.9mm1.4h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ August →24°C28°C22%1.0mm1.4h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ September →24°C29°C4%1.0mm6.3h5.9/10Decent period
⛅ October →23°C30°C1%0.9mm10.2h6.6/10Decent period
⛅ November →22°C30°C1%0.2mm10.2h6.6/10Decent period
☀️ December →20°C28°C1%0.1mm9.6h9.5/10Best period
☀️ January
9.2/10
T°18°C / 26°C
Rain %1%
Sun9.3h
Best period
☀️ February
9.5/10
T°19°C / 27°C
Rain %0%
Sun9.1h
Best period
☀️ March
9.3/10
T°22°C / 29°C
Rain %2%
Sun9.6h
Best period
⛅ April
6.5/10
T°25°C / 31°C
Rain %1%
Sun10.3h
Decent period
⛅ May
6.2/10
T°26°C / 32°C
Rain %3%
Sun10.8h
Decent period
🌥️ June
5.8/10
T°26°C / 31°C
Rain %4%
Sun6.7h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.1/10
T°25°C / 29°C
Rain %23%
Sun1.4h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.2/10
T°24°C / 28°C
Rain %22%
Sun1.4h
Decent period
🌥️ September
5.9/10
T°24°C / 29°C
Rain %4%
Sun6.3h
Decent period
⛅ October
6.6/10
T°23°C / 30°C
Rain %1%
Sun10.2h
Decent period
⛅ November
6.6/10
T°22°C / 30°C
Rain %1%
Sun10.2h
Decent period
☀️ December
9.5/10
T°20°C / 28°C
Rain %1%
Sun9.6h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Mar
Good transition
Apr · Nov
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (February)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
7.5 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
12°C · Dry
☔ Rain
0% · 0.1 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
9.1h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Salalah

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min20°22°24°26°28°30°32°201620172018201920202021202220232024202530.2° — decade peak (2024)+0.41°C / decade
Tailor

For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Oman

🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyRial omanais (ر.ع.)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 23%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location

Where is Salalah ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.5 → 5.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.02°N · 54.09°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Salalah?
December is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 9.6h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of December & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Salalah get in December?
Salalah averages 9.6 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Salalah?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Salalah in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Salalah good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Salalah scores 9.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 9.4/10.
When should you avoid Salalah?
July is the most difficult month to visit Salalah, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.