Salalah weather in January
January in Salalah: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Salalah · #25 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Salalah climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 94 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Salalah in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Salalah?
- January in Salalah: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Salalah on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Salalah in January?
- In January, Salalah averages a daily high of 26.3°C and a low of 17.2°C, with about 4.1 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Salalah in January?
- Salalah has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 94 in January.