Salalah weather in January [2026]

Month summary

Salalah weather in January

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

64°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

December (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Salalah in January?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: January in Salalah is absolutely stellar—you're looking at mild 18–26°C days with virtually no rain and 11 hours of glorious sunshine daily. The sea sits at a perfect 26°C for swimming, making it ideal for anyone who wants beach time without summer's scorching heat. This is genuinely one of the best months to visit, whether you're after coastal exploration, water activities, or just soaking up that Arabian warmth.

By trip type

Salalah in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Salalah enjoys 26°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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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

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 January, Salalah averages 79°F, 4% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10. See methodology →

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