Salalah · WinterMonth summary
Salalah weather in December
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 82°F
🌧 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°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
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
Even in winter, Salalah enjoys 28°F. 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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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 64°F | 79°F | 4% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 66°F | 81°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 72°F | 84°F | 5% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 77°F | 88°F | 7% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 79°F | 90°F | 13% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 79°F | 88°F | 27% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 77°F | 84°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 82°F | 37% | 0.0in | 8.3h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 84°F | 31% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 73°F | 86°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 72°F | 86°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ December | 68°F | 82°F | 4% | 0.0in | 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 82°F, 4% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Salalah in December
Is December a good time to visit Salalah?
December is an excellent time to visit Salalah (score 9.3/10). With 82°F, 10.8h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Salalah in December?
With 82°F and 10.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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