Salalah, OmanQuick decision
When to visit Salalah?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–28°C in December
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
July (41%)
📅 Best score
9.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Khareef (monsoon)Jul–Sep — the peninsula's only monsoon, lush green hills.
Beaches & wadisOct–Mar — Mughsail Beach, freshwater wadis, coconut palms.
Sumhuram ruinsOct–Apr — ancient frankincense port, UNESCO, sea views.
Frankincense routeOct–Apr — millennial frankincense trees, Rub al-Khali desert.
Monthly climate data
Salalah weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 18°C | 26°C | 4% | 0.2 | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 19°C | 27°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 22°C | 29°C | 5% | 0.5 | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 25°C | 31°C | 7% | 0.3 | 11.6h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 26°C | 32°C | 13% | 3.2 | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 26°C | 31°C | 27% | 1.0 | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 25°C | 29°C | 41% | 1.9 | 8.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 28°C | 37% | 1.0 | 8.3h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 29°C | 31% | 1.0 | 10.1h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 23°C | 30°C | 10% | 0.9 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 22°C | 30°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.7h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ December | 20°C | 28°C | 4% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 9.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 31°C, 8% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 29°C, 35% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 15% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 3% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.2/10.
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✍️ Our take
Best months in Salalah
January
January in Salalah is absolutely stellar—you're looking at mild 18–26°C days with virtually no rain and 11 hours of…
February
February is basically Salalah's sweet spot—you're looking at gorgeously mild days (19–27°C) with virtually no rain and…
December
December in Salalah is absolutely perfect—think warm, dry days with brilliant sunshine and a gorgeous warm sea. You're…
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
December is ideal with 4% rainy days and 28°C.
July is the wettest month with 41% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 9.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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