<h2>Salalah in July: The Green Monsoon Begins</h2> <p>July is the official start of the peak <strong>Khareef season</strong> in Salalah. The monsoon winds are in full force, blowing cool mist and light rain across the coastal plains and mountains.</p> <h3>The Weather in July</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Average Temperature:</strong> Daytime highs of 25°C, dropping to 21°C at night. It is a welcome relief from the 45°C temperatures in Muscat and Dubai.</li> <li><strong>Rainfall:</strong> Mostly a constant, fine drizzle. Heavy downpours are rare, but the moisture is continuous.</li> <li><strong>Humidity:</strong> High (often 85% to 95%), which creates mist and low-lying clouds.</li> </ul>
<h3>What to Expect on the Roads</h3> <p>The mountain passes leading to Jabal Samhan and the western border are often blanketed in thick fog in July. Visibility can drop to less than 10 meters. Drivers must exercise extreme caution, keep headlights on, and drive slowly.</p>