Al-Hallaniyah

Island Uninhabited Dhofar island with rugged coastline

Island in Oman’s Dhofar Hallaniyat group off the southern coast, known for remote beaches, currents and dive sites; reached on boat trips from Salalah for diving and coastal excursions.

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Al-Hallaniyah
17.5063, 56.0238

How to Get to Al-Hallaniyah #

Access is by boat from the Dhofar coast near Salalah; trips are typically private charters. There are no regular ferries or tourist services to the islands.

Tips for Visiting Al-Hallaniyah #

  • There are no regular tourist facilities on Al‑Hallaniyah - bring sufficient provisions for any visit.
  • If attempting a landing, check weather and seek local permissions; the island is remote and winds can be strong.
  • The island is ecologically sensitive - avoid disturbing bird colonies and tidal habitats.

Best Time to Visit Al-Hallaniyah #

Best visited in the cooler winter months when seas are calmer; access is by charter boat and conditions vary seasonally.

Winter (Nov-Mar)
November-March · 20-28°C
Calmer seas and cooler temperatures, traditional visiting season for Dhofar coast.
Monsoon (Jun-Sep)
June-September · 25-30°C
The khareef (monsoon) brings mist and rain to the Dhofar mainland; sea conditions can be rough.

Weather & Climate near Al-Hallaniyah #

Climate

Al-Hallaniyah's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 31°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 41°C with oppressive humidity. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

41°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
26° 36°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 45°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

45°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
26° 36°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 42°C with oppressive humidity. Almost no rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

68 Good

Comfort

42°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 34°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 38°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

80 Excellent

Comfort

38°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 33°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

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