Qatar Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, and Mesaieed
This month in numbers
Qatar experienced its 2nd warmest April–June period on record, with an average temperature of 32.2°C, a significant 2.1°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. June 2026 itself was also notably warm, ranking as the 21st warmest June in 86 years, with an average temperature of 34.58°C, which is 1.3°C above the baseline. Globally, land temperatures for April–June 2026 also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, indicating a widespread warming trend.
What changed
The past three months in Qatar have been exceptionally warm, with the April–June period ranking as the 2nd warmest on record. This trend aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same period also ranked as the 2nd warmest. Qatar's average annual temperature for 2025 was 28.37°C, making it the 4th warmest year in 85 years of records, and the long-term trend shows a significant warming of +1.80°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The country is experiencing a prolonged hot season, with temperatures consistently above average since January.
What’s driving change?
Qatar's consistently high temperatures are primarily driven by the , as higher-latitude regions tend to warm faster than the tropics, and the effect, particularly in densely populated areas like Doha, where concrete and asphalt absorb and re-emit heat. The country's arid desert climate means limited natural vegetation, further exacerbating heat absorption. Additionally, the region is experiencing its summer season, which typically sees temperatures reaching 45°C or higher. Strong northern Shamal winds are also frequent during the summer months, contributing to hot and dry conditions and occasionally sandstorms.
Looking ahead
El Niño conditions are developing in the tropical Pacific and are expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026-27, which could influence global weather and climate patterns in the coming months.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Qatar
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Qatar – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Qatar
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BWh · AridQatar has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±9.1°C) and a wet/dry cycle (15× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Dec (-9 mm, -66%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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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 headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and 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.