Dhofar Governorate is gearing up for khareef season as it starts on June 21 and continues until the end of August. The Khareef season (monsoon), is exceptional in the Gulf region as rains starts to fall down over Salalah city and the adjoining areas. The vegetation on the mountains transformed in to a spectacular rainforest as grass fills most of the parts. Light drizzle falling in very fine ways creating amazing views. Fog hovering smoothly over the mountainous areas.

The temperature during the season is ranging between 21 to 29 degrees Celsius, while most of the cities in the gulf region at the same time reach high temperature degrees. The season this year starts early specifically in the coastal areas from wilayat Dhalkut in the west to Mirbat in the east and this is an indication to a good season this year. The temperature now dropping to less than 30 degrees Celsius in the these wilayats and it drops more in the coming two months.

Dhofar governorate is considered as one of the most desired destination in the region due to the attractive sites, distinctive atmosphere and diverse services provided by the government.

During the season, thousands of visitors from neighbouring GCC countries flocking to Salalah enjoying the weather and activities.

As parts of Oman Airports company preparation for Khareef season, represented by Salalah airport, the company announced that the total number of scheduled flights during the period from June 21 to September 21 will reach 2649 flights, including 1456 domestic flights and 1223 international flights.

The best time to visit Salalah is on July and August as different events and activities held in various sites of Dhofar.