August · Oman
Best time to visit Salalah in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salalah in August
Average temperature 25°C, 70 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Salalah scores 8.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salalah is Oman's southern Dhofar capital, green in the monsoon and planted with coconut and banana groves.
August ranks 11th of 12 for Salalah — one of the best windows
August averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Salalah (11th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salalah in August?
- In August, Salalah averages 25°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Salalah?
- August earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salalah in August?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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