Climate Insights for Umm Hawta
Al Rayyan, Qatar
Climate Overview
The climate in Umm Hawta is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 51 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 9 mm of rainfall. Umm Hawta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Umm Hawta is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 0.4 in of rainfall. Umm Hawta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Umm Hawta vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Umm Hawta vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 110°F and an average of 99°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Umm Hawta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 51 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 9 mm of rainfall. February 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 Hawta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 0.4 in of rainfall. February 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 Hawta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Umm Hawta is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Umm Hawta is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 43°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Umm Hawta is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 110°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 Hawta 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 Hawta 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.