Climate Insights for Salalah
Salalah Province, Dhofar Governorate, Oman
Climate Overview
The climate in Salalah is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 145 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Salalah 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 19°C.The climate in Salalah is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 5.7 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Salalah 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 65°F.
Temperature
Salalah sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°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 19°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 February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Salalah sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 90°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Salalah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 145 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 69 mm 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.Salalah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 2.7 in 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.
Wind
Salalah is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Salalah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Salalah 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 2 mm 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 best time to visit Salalah is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salalah 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salalah based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.