Monthly climate guide

Salalah weather in December

Expect hot weather in Salalah in December: afternoons reach about 27°C (81°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (66°F). Around 4 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.

What stands out in December

December sits in Salalah's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
It's one of the drier months, with about 93% less rain than Salalah's average.
With highs near 27°C, little rain and plenty of sun, it's proper beach and pool weather.
Salalah is usually about 3°C warmer than Khasab in December.

Avg high

27°C

81°F

Avg low

19°C

66°F

Rainfall

4 mm

very dry

Humidity

57%

relative

Sky

32%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Salalah
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	26°C / 78°F	18°C / 64°F	2 mm	58%	35%
February	27°C / 80°F	18°C / 65°F	13 mm	60%	32%
March	28°C / 83°F	20°C / 69°F	61 mm	64%	32%
April	31°C / 88°F	23°C / 74°F	9 mm	68%	32%
May	32°C / 89°F	25°C / 77°F	105 mm	74%	29%
June	31°C / 88°F	26°C / 78°F	18 mm	80%	42%
July	28°C / 82°F	24°C / 75°F	149 mm	88%	48%
August	27°C / 81°F	23°C / 73°F	104 mm	89%	45%
September	28°C / 83°F	23°C / 74°F	183 mm	85%	33%
October	31°C / 87°F	23°C / 73°F	2 mm	67%	30%
November	29°C / 85°F	22°C / 71°F	17 mm	63%	34%
December	27°C / 81°F	19°C / 66°F	4 mm	57%	32%

What to pack for December

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
Sunglasses

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Is December a good time to visit Salalah?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Oman cities in December

Nizwa

27° / 13°C · 5 mm

Muscat

26° / 17°C · 7 mm

Khasab

24° / 21°C · 12 mm

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Salalah in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Salalah?

Yes. December is one of the best months for Salalah, with highs around 27°C and about 4 mm of rain.

How warm is Salalah in December?

Average highs are about 27°C (81°F) and average lows about 19°C (66°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Salalah in December?

Salalah typically gets around 4 mm of rain in December — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Salalah (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.