Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6 °C | 25.4 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 27.3 °C | 25.4 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 29.4 °C | 26.8 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 31.5 °C | 28.6 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 32.3 °C | 29.4 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 31.4 °C | 28.7 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 28.7 °C | 25.8 °C | 12 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 27.9 °C | 24.4 °C | 9 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 29.1 °C | 26 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 30.3 °C | 27.8 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 30.2 °C | 27.8 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 28.4 °C | 26.4 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in August
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 14 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Beyond 14 days, apply for a visa online before travel ('unsponsored visit visa') or on arrival; show return ticket, accommodation and health insurance.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 22 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 22 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Salalah in August?
The sea averages 24.4°C in August — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Salalah in August?
Expect 27.9°C in the afternoon and 23.8°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Salalah in August?
Around 9 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 31% of days.