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Salalah in August
what's the weather like?

Salalah in August: solid, though December remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 17.02°N 54.09°E
28°CMax temperature
37%Rainy days
8.3hSunshine / day

Salalah weather in August

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.3/10)

Should you visit Salalah in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.

❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 37%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.3h/d

Our take: August is Salalah's secret season—you'll catch the tail end of the monsoon with lush green landscapes and refreshing rain showers that break the heat. Expect warm, humid conditions around 25°C with frequent downpours, perfect if you're comfortable getting wet and love dramatic skies. The sea's a balmy 25°C for swimming, though you'll trade typical sunshine for moody afternoons—ideal for travelers seeking adventure over beach lounging.

Salalah in August by trip type

What to expect in August

🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — August is peak swimming season in Salalah Summer in Salalah brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (8.3h of sunshine). Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Salalah

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
☀️ January18°C26°C4%0.211.0h9.0/10
☀️ February19°C27°C2%0.111.0h9.2/10
☀️ March22°C29°C5%0.511.0h9.0/10
☀️ April25°C31°C7%0.311.6h8.5/10
☀️ May26°C32°C13%3.211.8h8.1/10
🌤️ June26°C31°C27%1.010.2h7.8/10
🌤️ July25°C29°C41%1.98.6h7.6/10
🌤️ August24°C28°C37%1.08.3h8.0/10
🌤️ September24°C29°C31%1.010.1h8.2/10
☀️ October23°C30°C10%0.911.2h8.6/10
☀️ November22°C30°C5%0.210.7h8.7/10
☀️ December20°C28°C4%0.110.8h9.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Salalah averages 28°C, 37% rainy days and 8.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

August vs December (best month)

The best month is December (score 9.3/10). Difference:

FAQ — Salalah in August

Is August a good time to visit Salalah?
August is an excellent time to visit Salalah (score 8.0/10). With 28°C, 8.3h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Salalah in August?
With 28°C and 8.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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