Today we are going to present Qatar’s climate condition for travelers to know information on what to do and how to dress in Qatar. This small country in the Persian Gulf has a desert climate, with very mild winters, and very hot summers.
Qatar possesses a small and flat nature, in consequence, weather conditions are relatively stable all over the country. But some areas are more likely to experience different climatic occurrences.
In Qatar, there are two main seasons: a cooler season and a hot season. The weather from December to February is cool and from April to October is hot. And also, the reason for some sand and dust storms throughout the year is shamal winds.
In Doha, the capital, summers are long, muggy, and partly cloudy and winters are comfortable, windy, and mostly clear. The daily average temperature in Doha starts from 18.5 degrees Celsius (65 °F) in January to 37 °C (99 °F) in July.
Typically, the coldest month in Qatar is January, temperatures reduce to 21.7 degrees Celsius during the day and 12.8 degrees Celsius during the night. But in summer temperatures increase around 41.5 degrees Celsius.
To be expected, in this country sunshine is year-round. From May until August, the country experiences 14 hours of daylight, and it is around 10 hours in winter.
Humidity
Dew point determines the humidity comfort level. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid.
Temperature varies significantly between night and day but the dew point changes more slowly, therefore, when the temperature drops at night, the humidity does not fall. In fact, a muggy day ends up with a muggy night.
Over the summer, relative humidity gently increases, as much as the second part of the season, which means in August and September, is stifling.
The combination of temperature and moisture that is happening in the Persian Gulf countries in summer is actually one of the worst in the world.
Rainfall
Rain falls throughout all seasons of the year in Doha but it is minimal, averaging around 80 millimeters a year. But the rain comes mostly in heavy cloudbursts or thunderstorms.
March and July are respectively the months with the most rain and the month with the least rain in Doha. July is often considered the hottest month in Qatar. From June to October, rain is extremely rare and they are the dry seasons.
Best time to visit Qatar
The tourists’ favorite time of the year to visit somewhere is rainless days with perceived temperatures between 65°F and 80°F.
Based on this interest, the best time to visit Qatar for outdoor tourist runs can be from mid-November to mid-March or December to February when the weather in Qatar is pleasant and suitable for all kinds of activities.
If you like warmer temperatures, November and March are ideal with temperatures ranging from 75°F to 84°F. But from December to February, the average highs are between 72°F and 75°F.
What to pack for travelling to Qatar?
For staying cool in the heat, one should consider being in a hot country like Qatar is carrying light clothes which are made from natural fabric means cotton or linen as these clothes are both breathable and protects you from the heat waves.
If you are traveling in a cold season, a sweater or a jacket for the evening and a scarf for the wind are essential items in winter. If you plan to have a camping trip in January or March, it is essential to bring an extra layer of clothing for the night.
Women should avoid wearing short and tight clothes in Qatar. In an Arab country, both men and women are required to dress modestly and respect the values of Islamic culture.
