Best time to visit Salalah

Go inDecember–March

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The only place in Arabia that’s green in summer.

Salalah month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Great	30°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Good	32°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Good	33°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Good	32°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Khareef season
July	Mixed	29°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Khareef season
August	Good	28°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Khareef season
September	Good	30°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Khareef season
October	Great	31°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Great	31°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Salalah are usually cheapest in October–May. The catch: highs reach 33°C in May.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.

Salalah’s hills are a source of frankincense, traded for thousands of years.

When is the best time to visit Salalah?

The best time to visit Salalah is December–March. The only place in Arabia that’s green in summer.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Salalah?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–May, when demand is lowest.

When is Salalah busiest?

Salalah is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Salalah?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 28°C. The wettest period is July–September.