Climate Insights for Dukhan

Al Shahaniya, Qatar

Hottest
August
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
February
10 mm rain0.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dukhan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 49 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 10 mm of rainfall. Dukhan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Dukhan is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 1.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 0.4 in of rainfall. Dukhan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 17°FebMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°MarMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 20°AprMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MayMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 29°JunMax: 34°Average: 33°Min: 32°JulMax: 36°Average: 35°Min: 33°AugMax: 36°Average: 35°Min: 33°SepMax: 35°Average: 34°Min: 32°OctMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 29°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 71°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 86°FMin: 84°FJunMax: 94°FAverage: 92°FMin: 89°FJulMax: 96°FAverage: 94°FMin: 92°FAugMax: 97°FAverage: 95°FMin: 92°FSepMax: 95°FAverage: 92°FMin: 89°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 86°FMin: 83°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 69°FMin: 67°F
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Dukhan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 36°C. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Dukhan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 97°F. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 95°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 65°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
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0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Dukhan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 49 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Dukhan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 1.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 0.4 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Dukhan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Dukhan is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb19°65°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr26°78°F
May30°86°F
Jun33°92°F
Jul35°94°F
Aug35°95°F
Sep34°92°F
Oct30°86°F
Nov26°78°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Dukhan is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Dukhan is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 97°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dukhan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dukhan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C62 °F
20 °C67 °F
19 km/h12 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
20 °C68 °F
19 km/h12 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
23 °C74 °F
18 km/h11 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
29 °C84 °F
32 °C89 °F
16 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
32 °C89 °F
34 °C94 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
33 °C92 °F
36 °C96 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
33 °C92 °F
36 °C97 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
32 °C89 °F
35 °C95 °F
14 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
29 °C83 °F
32 °C89 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
27 °C80 °F
17 km/h10 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
22 °C71 °F
18 km/h11 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in