Monthly climate guide

Salalah weather in January

January in Salalah is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and night-time lows near 18°C (64°F). The month usually brings about 2 mm of rain (very dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

It's one of the drier months, with about 96% less rain than Salalah's average.
Salalah is usually about 3°C warmer than Khasab in January.
January sits in Salalah's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.

January is typically Salalah's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

26°C

78°F

Avg low

18°C

64°F

Rainfall

2 mm

very dry

Humidity

58%

relative

Sky

35%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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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 January

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Sunglasses

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Is January 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 January

Nizwa

26° / 12°C · 14 mm

Muscat

25° / 15°C · 16 mm

Khasab

23° / 19°C · 38 mm

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Salalah in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Salalah?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Salalah, with highs around 26°C and about 2 mm of rain.

How warm is Salalah in January?

Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Salalah in January?

Salalah typically gets around 2 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

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.