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When to go · Climate guide
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Qatar's national averages run from 22 °C in January to 41 °C in July, with rainfall between 0 mm in June and 11 mm in December and 7.3–9.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 7 regions span 30–34 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Doha
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Qatar
- Area
- 11,052 km²
Best months to visit
When Qatar shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2 | 14.5 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| February | 23.3 | 15.1 | 11.0 | 28.9 |
| March | 27.5 | 18.2 | 14.2 | 33.7 |
| April | 32.6 | 22.3 | 18.5 | 37.9 |
| May | 37.5 | 26.7 | 23.3 | 41.5 |
| June | 40.5 | 29.4 | 26.4 | 43.8 |
| July | 41.5 | 31.2 | 29.2 | 44.0 |
| August | 41.4 | 31.3 | 29.1 | 43.3 |
| September | 39.4 | 28.9 | 26.4 | 42.2 |
| October | 35.1 | 25.5 | 22.4 | 38.2 |
| November | 29.4 | 21.4 | 18.2 | 33.0 |
| December | 24.3 | 16.9 | 13.5 | 27.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 9 |
| February | 11 |
| March | 8 |
| April | 10 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 2 |
| November | 9 |
| December | 11 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.6 |
| February | 8.2 |
| March | 8.4 |
| April | 8.8 |
| May | 9.6 |
| June | 9.3 |
| July | 8.7 |
| August | 8.7 |
| September | 8.6 |
| October | 8.5 |
| November | 7.9 |
| December | 7.3 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7 | 7.5 | 28.6 |
| February | 18.0 | 8.6 | 29.6 |
| March | 17.1 | 8.3 | 30.6 |
| April | 15.8 | 8.7 | 28.0 |
| May | 16.1 | 8.1 | 29.9 |
| June | 17.8 | 8.4 | 32.1 |
| July | 14.6 | 7.7 | 25.4 |
| August | 12.8 | 8.1 | 22.9 |
| September | 12.2 | 7.1 | 23.5 |
| October | 12.2 | 7.1 | 22.8 |
| November | 14.0 | 6.5 | 25.1 |
| December | 15.0 | 6.5 | 26.6 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Qatar
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Qatar, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedDesert and inland-sea trips
Limited June–August · at its best November–March
Sources: dubaidesertsafaritrip.com, trawey.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Qatar
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Month by month
A year in Qatar, in order
- JanJanuary22.2°C · 9 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary23.3°C · 11 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 11 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 11 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch27.5°C · 8 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 8 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 8 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril32.6°C · 10 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 10 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 10 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay37.5°C · 2 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 38 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 38 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune40.5°C · 0 mm · 9.3 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly41.5°C · 1 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 41 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 41 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust41.4°C · 0 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 41 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 41 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember39.4°C · 0 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober35.1°C · 2 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember29.4°C · 9 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember24.3°C · 11 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 11 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 11 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
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