Salalah weather in May
May in Salalah: sweltering, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Salalah · #245 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Salalah climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 34°C / 92°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 80 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Salalah in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Salalah?
- May in Salalah: sweltering, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Salalah on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Salalah in May?
- In May, Salalah averages a daily high of 33.6°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 83 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Salalah in May?
- Salalah has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 80 in May.