Best time to visit Salalah
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Salalah
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Salalah City Tour & Shopping + Boat Ride Adventure in Wadi Darbat - 2
Half Day Scuba Diving Adventure in Salalah - 3
Salalah Full-Day Tour East & West (German speaking tour guide) - 4
East and West Salalah – Full-Day Guided Combination Tour - 5
West of Salalah private tour - fascinating mountains and beaches - 6
Sunset desert safari tour in Salalah(private tour)
Last refreshed 2026-06-08.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Salalah (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Salalah's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19–27 | 26 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 45% | 20 | 248 | 8 | Quiet | 10 |
| Feb | 20–28 | 27 | 0 | 9 | — | 46% | 18 | 233 | 10 | Quiet | 10 |
| Mar | 22–30 | 31 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 49% | 17 | 252 | 11 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 25–31 | 34 | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 59% | 18 | 257 | 12 | Quiet | 5 |
| May | 27–33 | 37 | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 62% | 19 | 261 | 12 | Quiet | 4 |
| Jun | 26–31 | 36 | 10 | 145 | 14.5 | 73% | 17 | 216 | 10 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jul | 25–29 | 33 | 17 | 264 | 15.5 | 79% | 17 | 174 | 9 | Moderate | 2 |
| Aug | 24–28 | 32 | 14 | 244 | 17.4 | 81% | 16 | 172 | 10 | Peak | 3 |
| Sep | 25–29 | 34 | 9 | 168 | 18.7 | 74% | 16 | 207 | 10 | Moderate | 4 |
| Oct | 24–30 | 33 | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 60% | 16 | 254 | 10 | Quiet | 6 |
| Nov | 22–31 | 32 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 50% | 16 | 240 | 8 | Busy | 7 |
| Dec | 20–29 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 40% | 20 | 250 | 7 | Moderate | 10 |
UV Index in Salalah by Month
UV index in Salalah peaks at 12 (extreme) in April, dropping to 7 (high) in December. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
January
10/1019–27°C (feels 26°C) · 2 rain days (34h) · 248 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
February
10/1020–28°C · 0 rain days (9h) · 233 sun hours · 46% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
December
10/1020–29°C (feels 28°C) · 1 rain days (9h) · 250 sun hours · 40% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high)
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March
8/1022–30°C · 2 rain days (43h) · 252 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
April
5/1025–31°C (feels 34°C) · 3 rain days (47h) · 257 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme)
May
4/1027–33°C (feels 37°C) · 4 rain days (81h) · 261 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
June
3/1026–31°C (feels 36°C) · 10 rain days (145h) · 216 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
July
2/1025–29°C (feels 33°C) · 17 rain days (264h) · 174 sun hours · 79% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
3/1024–28°C (feels 32°C) · 14 rain days (244h) · 172 sun hours · 81% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
September
4/1025–29°C (feels 34°C) · 9 rain days (168h) · 207 sun hours · 74% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
October
6/1024–30°C (feels 33°C) · 4 rain days (55h) · 254 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
November
7/1022–31°C (feels 32°C) · 1 rain days (12h) · 240 sun hours · 50% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (very high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Salalah
When is the best time to visit Salalah?
January is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–27°C (2 rainy days). The top three months by score are January, February, December.
What is the worst time to visit Salalah?
July is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–29°C (17 rainy days).
Is Salalah too hot in summer?
9 months (March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Salalah?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Salalah have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 10/10, crowd index 1) and February (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Salalah by month?
UV peaks at 12 (extreme) in April and is lowest in December at 7 (high). Monthly peak values: Jan 8, Feb 10, Mar 11, Apr 12, May 12, Jun 10, Jul 9, Aug 10, Sep 10, Oct 10, Nov 8, Dec 7. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Salalah in April?
April is the peak UV month in Salalah, with a daily-peak UV index of 12 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Salalah on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 12 (extreme), but the top 10% of days reach UV 13 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, March, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Salalah bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is December with a typical-day mean of 31 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 58 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.