Salalah, Oman: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Green southern city with banana farms and beaches, and a cool monsoon. Best for: families, nature lovers.
The best months for vitamin D in Salalah are September to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in August.
Salalah month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 7.1 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 1/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 3/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 32°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 33°C | 4/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 33°C | 9/30 |
| July | Good | 4.7 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 30°C | 15/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 4.3 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 29°C | 20/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 7/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 31°C | 7/30 |
| November | Excellent | 7.2 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 31°C | 2/30 |
| December | Good | 6.9 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Salalah
Green southern city with banana farms and beaches, and a cool monsoon. Extremely hot summers in the north, though Salalah turns green with monsoon mist (khareef) from June to September. October to March is ideal. Dress modestly.
In Salalah afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 33°C in May. The wettest month is August (about 20 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.7 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The south, which is almost tropical at the time of the Kareef (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Salalah
When is the best time to visit Salalah for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Salalah are September to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Salalah?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 33°C in May. The wettest month is August, with about 20 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Salalah?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in August.