Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
93°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Salalah
Oman · Middle East
Plenty of sun. Very hot, humid afternoons and cyclone risk are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
93°F
Lows around 82°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
86°F
Very warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
68%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 93°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
73%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
86°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 91°F, easing to about 86°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning88°F
Feels 95°F
Rain3%
Cloud24%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday93°F
Feels 97°F
Rain3%
Cloud19%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon91°F
Feels 96°F
Rain2%
Cloud20%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening86°F
Feels 94°F
Rain2%
Cloud25%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 67 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.9 | 61 | 78 |
| Feb | 83 | 69 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 62 | 78 |
| Mar | 87 | 74 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.0 | 62 | 80 |
| Apr | 91 | 79 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.7 | 66 | 84 |
| May | 93 | 82 | 1.2 | 1 | 11.7 | 72 | 86 |
| Jun | 92 | 83 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.6 | 79 | 84 |
| Jul | 87 | 79 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.8 | 83 | 79 |
| Aug | 85 | 78 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.7 | 84 | 77 |
| Sep | 88 | 78 | 0.2 | 2 | 10.3 | 80 | 79 |
| Oct | 89 | 78 | 0.4 | 1 | 11.1 | 67 | 82 |
| Nov | 87 | 74 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.7 | 65 | 82 |
| Dec | 84 | 70 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.7 | 59 | 79 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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