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Best time to visit Salalah
Salalah in Dhofar is unique in Arabia: the khareef monsoon (July to September) turns the hills green, alongside palm beaches and frankincense. Otherwise hot and dry, pleasantly warm in winter.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
July · Wet days
24.8 days/month
1991–2025: 10.7 days/month
+14.1 days/month · higher
July · Monthly precipitation
115.4 mm/month
1991–2025: 67.3 mm/month
+48.2 mm/month · higher
March · Mean daily maximum
30 °C
1991–2025: 29 °C
+1 °C · higher
May · Sea temperature
29 °C
1991–2025: 29 °C
+0 °C · similar
June: 113/150 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 39.7 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Salalah: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 10.2 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 6.3 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
December · 0.5
Most rainy days
July · 10.7
Most sunshine
May · 9.2 h
Warmest sea
May · 29 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
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The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 6.8 | 59 | 3.7 | 25 | 95 |
| February | 27 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 7.7 | 60 | 3.4 | 25 | 94 |
| March | 29 | 21 | 2 | 22 | 8.5 | 62 | 3.0 | 27 | 88 |
| April | 31 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 9.1 | 66 | 3.0 | 28 | 78 |
| May | 32 | 25 | 2 | 34 | 9.2 | 72 | 3.5 | 29 | 73 |
| June | 31 | 26 | 2 | 11 | 8.5 | 80 | 4.7 | 28 | 77 |
| July | 28 | 24 | 11 | 67 | 7.5 | 87 | 5.7 | 25 | 77 |
| August | 27 | 23 | 11 | 49 | 7.7 | 88 | 5.1 | 24 | 80 |
| September | 29 | 23 | 3 | 57 | 8.2 | 83 | 3.5 | 25 | 86 |
| October | 31 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 7.9 | 66 | 2.5 | 27 | 81 |
| November | 30 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 6.8 | 59 | 3.2 | 28 | 84 |
| December | 27 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 6.3 | 58 | 3.9 | 26 | 92 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salalah?
The strongest climate months are January, February, March, December. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Salalah?
The average daily maximum temperature in Salalah is highest in May at around 32 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Salalah?
In May, at around 29 °C.