Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Salalah, Oman in December
Weather score90Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
9.4h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
90
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°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
December28°C average high
December 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
December2mm average rain
December 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
December9.4 hours average sun
December is brighter than Salalah's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December is close to Salalah's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December90 weather score
December scores above Salalah's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.