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Climate in Qatar

Look forward to glorious all-year sunshine in Qatar, thanks to our warm desert climate. Get our weather tips to make the most of every season in Qatar. 

Discover the weather in Qatar

Our desert peninsula enjoys hot summers and cool, pleasant winters. In summer, Qatar has much to explore, from sunny beaches and fun water parks to stunning museums and cosy cafes. Our mild winter temperatures are ideal if you love spending lots of time outdoors.

Climate & weather | Qatar's weather guide
Climate & weather | Qatar's weather guide

Discover the best of summer and winter in Qatar

A peninsula that juts out into the Arabian Gulf, Qatar has two main seasons: hot desert-climate summers and mild, pleasant winters. Learn more about the highlights of each season.

Winter


The winter period runs from November to February and is a wonderful time to explore Qatar. The mild and sunny weather is ideal for outdoor adventures, such as camping under the stars, a golfing holiday or just relaxing at a sidewalk café under clear blue skies. With average temperatures ranging from 15 °C to 20 °C, it’s the best time to enjoy beautiful parks and sights like Souq Waqif, or go on a hunt for the best Doha street food or street art.

Climate & weather | Qatar's weather guide
Climate & weather | Qatar's weather guide

Summer

 

The hot summer season runs from June to September. Temperatures can reach 45°C or higher, so it’s best to wear loose clothing made from breathable fabrics.  Plan your day so that you spend late mornings and afternoons in cool spaces like our many museums or world-class shopping malls – or enjoy a little siesta at your hotel until it has cooled down a bit. There are many hidden gems to discover in air-conditioned splendour.

Climate & weather | Qatar's weather guide
Climate & weather | Qatar's weather guide
Climate & weather | Qatar's weather guide

Great events in any type of weather

Doha is a hub of events all year round – take a look at the latest line-up and book your tickets.

5/6 Initiative
20 Mar To 30 May
Art & culture
To be confirmed

5/6 Initiative

The 5/6 Initiative Open call encourages artists to propose a public artwork that speaks to communities living in the GCC.

The Curious Desert by Olafur Eliasson
19 Mar To 15 Aug
Exhibition
National Museum of Qatar

The Curious Desert by Olafur Eliasson

The exhibition features a variety of artworks from different periods of Eliasson’s career.

Beirut and the Golden Sixties
17 Mar To 05 Aug
Exhibition
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Beirut and the Golden Sixties

An exhibition that revisits a turbulent chapter in the development of modernism in Beirut.

Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Car Museum
03 Dec 22 To 31 Dec 23
Exhibition
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum

Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Car Museum

Unique and outstanding classic cars, trucks, sports and electric vehicles will be displayed at this exceptional car museum.

JEDARIART Open Call
21 Jul 22 To 31 Dec 23
Art & culture
To be confirmed

JEDARIART Open Call

We bring artists together to add vibrancy and meaning to the walls across Doha through murals and street art. Apply now.

A Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum Project
29 Mar 22 To 20 Jan 24
Exhibition
National Museum of Qatar

A Sneak Peek at Qatar Auto Museum Project

The exhibition explores automotive design in the 20th century and the impact of cars on culture.

Pipilotti Rist: Your Brain to Me, My Brain to You
21 Mar 22 To 15 Jul 23
Art & culture
National Museum of Qatar

Pipilotti Rist: Your Brain to Me, My Brain to You

A large-scale, site-specific video installation by the renowned Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist

Project Qatar 2023
29 May To 01 Jun
Exhibition
Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC)

Project Qatar 2023

Project Qatar is the country’s premier business exhibition.

QSF 4 PSA Challenger senior 30K - Squash
28 May To 01 Jun
Sports
Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex

QSF 4 PSA Challenger senior 30K - Squash

Be at Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex to attend QSF 4 PSA Challenger senior 30K - Squash.

Katara Summer Trade Fair
25 May To 13 Jun
Free
Festival
Katara Cultural Village

Katara Summer Trade Fair

The show will feature over 220 local, Arab and worldwide enterprises displaying their products.

Kazadoo Show
25 May To 03 Jun
Free
Entertainment
Mall of Qatar

Kazadoo Show

Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Adventure with Kazadoo Show daily from May 25 – June 3.

Malaysians in Qatar Visual Arts Exhibition
20 May To 01 Jun
Art & culture
Katara Cultural Village

Malaysians in Qatar Visual Arts Exhibition

An exhibition that showcases pieces of art by Malaysian artists.

Discover the Whale Sharks of Qatar
18 May To 31 May
Entertainment
Al Ruwais Port

Discover the Whale Sharks of Qatar

The only way to get up and close to these majestic creatures in Qatar.

The European language Activities
16 May To 20 Jun
Community
Katara Cultural Village

The European language Activities

The Katara Public Diplomacy Center organizes "the European language Activities" in cooperation with the European Union and the embassy of Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Sweden.

Zwara Exhibition
15 May To 10 Sep
Free
Art & culture
M7 Msheireb

Zwara Exhibition

Drawing inspiration from the Forever Valentino exhibition recently held at M7.

Any questions about Qatar’s climate?

Qatar has a dry, subtropical desert climate with low annual rainfall and intensely hot, humid summers. The winters are cool and pleasant.

Qatar’s weather is pleasant all year round but the best times to visit Qatar for warm-weather activities are from early April to early May and from late October to late November.

Qatar is a relatively small and flat country, so there isn’t much difference in the weather from north to south. In the north, you might get more rain showers in the wet season, in the coastal regions it might be slightly cooler and in the cities you might experience higher levels of humidity than inland areas.

Qatar has a dry desert climate but it can get humid at times. In the summer humidity can reach 40 –  60%.

Rainfall is only experienced during the winter with the northern parts of the country receiving 30% more rainfall than the south. The annual precipitation in Doha is 71.33 mm on average. 

January is the coldest month. The cool season lasts from early December to early March.

Qatar generally has two main weather seasons but occasionally experiences some unusual weather. In the spring, from March to May, the condition known as Al Sarayat is characterised by thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain. Strong northern winds are known as Shamal Winds and are most frequent in the summer months of June, July and August. From October to mid-December, the period known as Al Wasmi begins. It is marked by intermittent spells of rain, some heavy downpours and storms.

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