Tomb of Job
Salalah, Oman
The Tomb of Job is an archaeological site and tomb located in Salalah, Oman. It is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in Oman and ranks 7th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between November and May, when temperatures are lower and rain is minimal. July and August are the wettest months, with about 20 days of rain in July and 17 days in August. Temperatures during these months reach highs of around 29 °C to 30 °C.
Salalah International Airport is the nearest airport, located 13 km from the site. The tomb is 867 km from the capital, Muscat. Admission to the site costs 500 bzs.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 32 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
