Khareef

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Khareef (Arabic: خَرِيْف, romanized: Kharīf, autumn) is a colloquial Arabic term used in Oman, southeastern Yemen, southwestern Saudi Arabia and Sudan for the southeastern monsoon. The monsoon affects Dhofar and Al Mahrah Governorates from about June to early September. During these middle months every year, sufficient cold upwelling develops in near-shore waters of the Arabian Sea to hold sea surface temperatures in the low to mid twenties Celsius, while high twenties prevail farther offshore. Warm humid air blowing onshore from the central Arabian Sea passes over that cooler water and is chilled until fog and precipitation condense. Towns such as Salalah depend upon the khareef for water supply. An annual Khareef festival is held in Salalah to celebrate the monsoon and attracts tourists.

Khareef is a season in Oman, which is present in Salalah at a particular time of the year. This post contains all what you need to know about Khareef Season in Salalah, Oman. Also, this post includes what is the best time to visit Salalah and why is Salalah so green.

While summer temperatures in the Middle East average about 49°C, in the south of Oman, late June to September marks khareef season, when monsoon rain sweeps over the region.

The seasonal weather unfolds in Oman's southernmost Dhofar Governorate.

Late June to September marks khareef season in Oman. Temperatures dip, thick fog covers the mountains and rainfall is frequent. Peak season is from mid-July until the end of August, when the landscape is at its greenest and visitors from across the sultanate and from neighbouring countries flock to the southern coastline to enjoy the cooler climes.