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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.3°C | 18°C | 5.1 mm | 1 | 10.8 h | 17.7 km/h | 25.2°C |
| Feb | 27°C | 18.8°C | 1.2 mm | 0 | 10.9 h | 17.4 km/h | 25.4°C |
| Mar | 29.3°C | 21.7°C | 13.8 mm | 1 | 10.9 h | 15.4 km/h | 27.5°C |
| Apr | 31.5°C | 24.6°C | 6.5 mm | 2 | 11.5 h | 16.3 km/h | 29°C |
| May | 32.3°C | 25.9°C | 96.5 mm | 4 | 11.4 h | 18.1 km/h | 28.5°C |
| Jun | 31.3°C | 26°C | 28.2 mm | 7 | 9.7 h | 16.5 km/h | 28.2°C |
| Jul | 28.6°C | 24.7°C | 53.1 mm | 10 | 8.5 h | 16.6 km/h | 28.3°C |
| Aug | 27.9°C | 23.8°C | 20.8 mm | 8 | 8.0 h | 14.8 km/h | 27.8°C |
| Sep | 29.1°C | 24°C | 24.5 mm | 8 | 9.3 h | 14.8 km/h | 25.7°C |
| Oct | 30.4°C | 23.7°C | 25.4 mm | 2 | 11.0 h | 14.8 km/h | 27.4°C |
| Nov | 30.1°C | 22.2°C | 4.7 mm | 2 | 10.7 h | 15.3 km/h | 28.2°C |
| Dec | 28.3°C | 19.8°C | 3.2 mm | 1 | 10.7 h | 19 km/h | 26.4°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Salalah
Salalah (Oman) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 26 °C. Daytime highs average 29 °C, while nights cool to about 23 °C. The destination sees roughly 283 mm of rainfall per year and 10.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
In southern Oman, the Khareef monsoon transforms the mountains into green oases from June to September — frankincense trees and tropical beaches included.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 26 and 32 °C. The real variable is rain: February with only 0 rainy days is ideal, while July (10 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in July (10 rainy days), driest month is February (0).
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Frequently asked questions about Salalah
When is the best time to visit Salalah?
The best time to visit Salalah: January, February, March, July, August, September and December – best in March (avg. 25.5 °C, 1 rainy day). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Salalah?
The warmest month is May with an average of 29.1 °C and daytime highs around 32.3 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 22.2 °C and night-time lows around 18.0 °C.
How many rainy days does Salalah have?
July has the most rainy days with 10 rainy days. The driest month is February with 0 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Salalah?
The water is warmest in April at an average of 29.0 °C and coolest in January at 25.2 °C.