Al Saleel National Park

How to Get to Al Saleel National Park #

Al Saleel is in Ash Sharqiyah Region; approach typically by road from major towns in eastern Oman. Distances are large-use a 4x4 and local guides for remote access; check with Oman’s environment authorities for permitted routes and seasonal closures.

Tips for Visiting Al Saleel National Park #

Bring binoculars for spotting the Arabian oryx and gazelles which are often best seen at dawn and dusk.
Respect local regulations-some areas are protected for breeding and are off-limits to visitors.

Best Time to Visit Al Saleel National Park #

Visit in the cooler months for comfortable wildlife viewing; avoid peak summer heat unless planning early-morning excursions.

Cool season (October-April)

Oct-Apr · 15-30°C

Milder temperatures ideal for wildlife viewing and daytime walks.

Hot season (May-September)

May-Sep · 30-45°C

Very hot-wildlife most active at dawn/dusk; avoid midday.

Weather & Climate near Al Saleel National Park #

Climate

Al Saleel National Park'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 16°C to 39°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 106 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

NovemberDecemberFebruary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

11°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

10.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 31°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

23° – 35°

44%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

33°C

Temperature

27° – 39°

42%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

36°

Feels Like Hot

33°C

Temperature

28° – 39°

48%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

27° – 38°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

25° – 36°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

24° – 36°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

4 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

22° – 34°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

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