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Şalālah Weather in August

Şalālah in August

The short of it: Şalālah in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 12 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 18 mm · daylight 12 h 42 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Şalālah an average August high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 18 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 42 min in mid-August, 21 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Şalālah runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Thamarīt, 73 km to the N, is 6° warmer by day.

August in Şalālah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 42 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ThamarītDhofar73 km N35°23°1.0 mm
Al Ghayz̧ahAl Mahrah Governorate223 km WSW32°25°11 mm
Haymā’Al Wusta Governorate400 km NE40°25°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Şalālah Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Şalālah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°19°2.0 mm16 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°20°2.0 mm17 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
March31°21°4.0 mm17 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April33°24°8.0 mm16 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
May34°26°12 mm18 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
June33°26°11 mm17 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦
July30°24°19 mm15 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
August29°23°18 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°24°5.0 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
October32°23°7.0 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
November31°22°2.0 mm13 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
December30°20°4.0 mm16 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Şalālah in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Şalālah in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Şalālah?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Şalālah in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 7 min in December to 13 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Şalālah in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Şalālah in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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