Salalah in September: weather, rain (31%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Salalah weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

24°C – 29°C

🌧 Rainy days

31% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

December (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Salalah in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 31%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: September in Salalah is beautifully warm with temperatures between 24–29°C and a pleasant sea at 27°C—perfect for water lovers who don't mind occasional showers. You'll get decent daily sunshine (10+ hours) despite the 31% rain chance, so pack a light rain jacket alongside your swimwear. This sweet spot appeals to travelers seeking warm weather without peak summer intensity, ideal for those who enjoy lush landscapes after the monsoon rains.

By trip type

Salalah in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — September is peak swimming season in Salalah Autumn in Salalah is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 31% 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.

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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 September, Salalah averages 29°C, 31% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

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