What’s the climate like in Qatar?
The current climate in Qatar features temperatures ranging from a high of 42°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 33°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Qatar in recent years was 48°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 13°C in February 2017.
On average, Qatar receives 61 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Qatar is based on weather data from Doha. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Qatar to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Qatar?
The best time to visit Qatar for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Qatar. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Qatar
The climate table of Qatar shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 36 | 30 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 8,3 | 9,5 | 9,0 | 5,4 | 0,5 | 0 | 1,2 | 0,1 | 0,2 | 0,8 | 14 | 11 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Average Temperature per Month in Qatar
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Qatar. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Qatar
This graph shows how much rainfall Qatar gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Qatar
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Qatar. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Qatar
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Qatar. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Qatar
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Qatar over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Qatar by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Qatar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
