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When Is the Best Time To Visit Qatar?

The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Qatar depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.

Climate of Qatar

Qatar is located in a tropical, dry climate zone. It is characterized by very hot and long summers (May to September), with high air temperatures reaching above 40°C and low rainfall (80 mm to 100 mm per year).

Rainfall usually occurs from December to February and takes the form of short, sudden downpours. During spring and summer, precipitation is virtually non-existent, but the country is periodically hit by powerful and violent sandstorms.

Temperature records

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122.7°F
Doha

Climate and Average Weather in Qatar

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • Doha
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Average temperature (°F)
Average rainfall (in)
RAIN - Days with precipitation
DAY - Average length of day
SUN - Sunshine hours per day (cloudless weather)

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The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.

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