AI-generatedSalalah at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug, Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,910 h
- Rain a year
- 83 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Salalah
Salalah has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year, Salalah is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: July – August, November – March
October is in the cyclone season
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1618:03
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:45 · evening 17:34–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:02 · evening 18:16–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Salalah in October?
In October, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salalah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:16 – 18:03
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Muscat
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Salalah
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.7 – 28.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Salalah ranges from 23.9 °C in August to 29.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 28.3 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.2° | 24.5° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.3° | 24.7° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.2° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.0° | 28.3° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.1° | 29.1° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.4° | 24.2° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.9° | 22.9° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 25.5° | 24.3° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 27.5° | 26.7° | 28.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.7° | 27.2° | 28.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.2° | 25.7° | 26.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Salalah
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.2 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Salalah, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Salalah
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Salalah: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Salalah has about one rainy day with 11 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Salalah
How breezy and how cloudy Salalah is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Salalah typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Salalah: mostly sunny, with about 8.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Salalah
How often the day gets hot in Salalah (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Salalah has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Salalah
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (18°), the warmest in June (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 247 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 99 | 25° | 18° | 25.2° | 8.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 99 | 26° | 18° | 25.3° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 28° | 21° | 26.6° | 8.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 31° | 24° | 28.2° | 9.3 h | 1 | 1 |
| MayMay | 70 | 32° | 25° | 29.0° | 8.6 h | 1 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 31° | 25° | 28.2° | 6.9 h | 1 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 28° | 24° | 25.4° | 6.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 27° | 23° | 23.9° | 6.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 28° | 23° | 25.5° | 6.4 h | 2 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 30° | 24° | 27.5° | 8.2 h | 1 | 11 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 29° | 22° | 27.7° | 8.8 h | 1 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 99 | 27° | 19° | 26.2° | 8.8 h | 1 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
17.02° N, 54.09° E · 13 m · Asia/Muscat
Best time to visit Salalah
The best time to visit Salalah is from July to August and from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in August and from December to February. Rain is a rarity all year: only 83 mm fall in an average year.
Salalah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salalah in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Salalah in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Salalah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Salalah in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Salalah for you.
Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Salalah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Salalah: score 99 against 78. In January, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 99better |
| Day high | 30° | 25° |
| Night low | 24° | 18° |
| Sea | 27.5° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 11 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 25 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug, Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Salalah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
99January25° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In January, Salalah is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in January99February26° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In February, Salalah is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in February90March28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In March, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in March77April31° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In April, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in April70May32° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In May, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in May70June31° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In June, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in June84July28° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In July, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in July89August27° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In August, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in August83September28° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In September, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in September78October30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In October, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in October85November29° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In November, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Salalah.
Salalah in November99December27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In December, Salalah is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Salalah.
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Salalah vs. Shibam
In October Salalah has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs. 53). During the day Shibam is 4 °C warmer than Salalah.
| in October | Salalah | Shibam |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 34° |
| Sea | 28° | – |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug, Nov – Mar | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Salalah ranks 2 of 3 destinations in this country.
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Weather for your travel dates
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Salalah in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Salalah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during May half-term (score 70).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 99
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,110 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Salalah lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Salalah
When is the best time to visit Salalah?
The best time to visit Salalah is from July to August and from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Salalah?
The sea temperature in Salalah ranges from 23.9 °C in August to 29.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Salalah in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Salalah?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Salalah?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 83 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Salalah get?
Salalah gets around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.3 hours a day; in July there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Salalah in?
Salalah uses the time zone Asia/Muscat, at UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Salalah?
A nonstop flight from London to Salalah takes about 7 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,110 km.
When is cyclone season in Salalah?
Salalah lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Salalah?
Salalah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during May half-term (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 99.
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