Qatar Weather: Hot Conditions with Chance of Rain Today

Qatar Weather: Hot Conditions with Chance of Afternoon Rain

By Simran - August 06, 2026

Qatar weather

DOHA: The Qatar Department of Meteorology has forecast hazy to misty conditions early Thursday morning, followed by hot to very hot weather during the day, with a chance of local cloud formation and isolated afternoon rain in some areas.

Inshore Weather

Inshore conditions will begin with haze or mist before turning extremely hot during the daytime. Local clouds may develop later in the afternoon, bringing a slight possibility of rainfall.

Winds will be variable, mainly north-easterly to north-westerly, blowing at 4–14 knots, with gusts reaching 22 knots during the afternoon.

Offshore Weather

Offshore areas are expected to experience partly cloudy skies at times.

Winds offshore will remain variable, mainly north-easterly to north-westerly, at speeds of 3–13 knots.

Sea Conditions and Visibility

Inshore sea state: 1–2 feet
Offshore sea state: 1–3 feet
Visibility is expected to range between 4–9 km inshore, occasionally dropping below 4 km in some areas due to haze. Offshore visibility will remain between 5–9 km.

Temperature Forecast Across Qatar

Area	Minimum	Maximum
Doha	33°C	44°C
Dukhan	31°C	43°C
Mesaieed	32°C	42°C
Al Wakrah	34°C	42°C
Al Khor	31°C	45°C
Al Ruwais	32°C	39°C
Abu Samra	32°C	42°C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise: 5:03 AM (Local Time)
Sunset: 6:15 PM (Local Time)
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, and monitor weather updates, especially in areas where isolated rain and stronger wind gusts are expected.