Qatar Climate
Top 5 Cities: Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, and Mesaieed
This month in numbers
Qatar experienced its 2nd warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 29.08°C, a significant +3.2°C anomaly compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was also the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The February–April 2026 period saw Qatar's average temperature reach 23.16°C, ranking as the 12th warmest such period on record, with an anomaly of +1.6°C. This warming trend in Qatar aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same three-month period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record.
What’s driving change?
The elevated temperatures in Qatar are consistent with the global trend of . The Qatar Meteorology Department noted a rise in temperatures and unstable weather starting April 3, with forecasts of maximum temperatures reaching the low 40s from April 16. The rainy season officially ended around April 29, marking a shift to warmer daytime conditions. While the current ENSO state is Neutral, with a +0.11°C anomaly, forecasts indicate a strong likelihood of El Niño developing in the coming months, with a 79% chance for June-July-August. ENSO tracker In late March, parts of the Middle East, including Qatar, experienced heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with over 128 million gallons of rainwater drained in four days. This period of unstable weather also brought strong northwesterly winds and dust storms.
Looking ahead
Seasonal outlooks suggest that the evolving El Niño phase could bring warmer and drier conditions to the region in the coming months.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Qatar
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Qatar changing?
Qatar is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Qatar come from?
Climate data for Qatar comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Qatar climate data cover?
The Qatar climate profile covers Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Khor and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Qatar
How often is the Qatar climate update refreshed?
The Qatar climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.