Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Salalah, Oman in August
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
21mm
Sun
2h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Salalah, Oman with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August29°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Salalah's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsApril to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August21mm average rain
August is close to Salalah's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August2 hours average sun
August is one of Salalah's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August24°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August59 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.