Salalah weather in December [2026]

Month summary

Salalah weather in December

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

20°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

December (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Salalah in December?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.8h/d

Our take: December in Salalah is absolutely perfect—think warm, dry days with brilliant sunshine and a gorgeous warm sea. You're looking at balmy 20–28°C with virtually no rain, ideal for beach lovers and anyone escaping northern winters. It's honestly one of the best times to visit this stunning coastal gem.

By trip type

Salalah in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — December is peak swimming season in Salalah Even in winter, Salalah enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Salalah.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ 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 December, Salalah averages 28°C, 4% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.3/10. See methodology →

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