January · Oman
Best time to visit Salalah in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salalah in January
Average temperature 22°C, 8 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Salalah scores 9.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 22°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 23 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.
January is one of the strongest months in Salalah (10th)
With 22°C (72°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Salalah at 9.5/10 (10th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salalah in January?
- In January, Salalah averages 22°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Salalah?
- January earns a 9.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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