Climate Insights for Umm Bab
Al Shahaniya, Qatar
Climate Overview
The climate in Umm Bab is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 45 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 9 mm of rainfall. Umm Bab 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 16°C.The climate in Umm Bab is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 1.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 0.4 in of rainfall. Umm Bab 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 61°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Umm Bab vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Umm Bab vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 95°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 64°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Umm Bab is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 45 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 9 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.Umm Bab is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 1.8 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
Umm Bab 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 18km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Umm Bab 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, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 11mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Umm Bab 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 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Umm Bab 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 99°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 Umm Bab 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 Umm Bab 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.