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 in 2026, with an average temperature of 29.08°C, a significant 3.2°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The February–April 2026 period in Qatar saw an average temperature of 23.16°C, ranking as the 12th warmest such period on record. This reflects a broader trend, as the global land temperature for the same three-month period was the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1.2°C. Qatar's annual average temperature for 2025 was 28.37°C, making it the 4th warmest year in 85 years of records. The long-term trend for Qatar shows a warming of +1.80°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline.
What’s driving change?
The significant warming observed in Qatar, particularly the exceptionally warm April, is consistent with the global trend of land warming faster than ocean. Qatar's desert climate also makes it susceptible to , where the lack of moisture in the soil exacerbates heat. The Qatar Meteorology Department had predicted a gradual increase in temperatures from mid-April, with highs expected to reach the early 40s across the country. While no widespread extreme weather events were reported in the last three months, Qatar does experience occasional dust storms and haze, which can impact air quality.
Looking ahead
Temperatures in Qatar are expected to continue rising into the summer months, with average daily temperatures in May reaching around 38°C and August potentially seeing daily highs between 106°F and 110°F (41°C and 43°C).
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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.