Climate Insights for Şalālah

The climate in Şalālah is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 131mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 69mm of rainfall. Şalālah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Şalālah sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Şalālah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 131mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 69mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 69mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Şalālah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Şalālah, which began on March 20, 2026. Şalālah is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Şalālah is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 2mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Şalālah based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.