Qatar
Country · Asia, Western Asia
Qatar is a country in Western Asia with neighbours by land or sea including Iran and Saudi Arabia. Its capital is Doha, covering an area of 11,437 square kilometers with a population of about 3 million in 2025. The country offers visitors a range of cultural sights and urban destinations.
Highlights
The site covers 8 top sights. In the capital, Doha, travellers can explore the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Amiri Diwan of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, Doha Corniche, Qatar National Library, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. Outside the capital, visitors can see Zubarah.
When to go
The climate at the capital, Doha, features daily highs and lows across the year. January and February offer cooler temperatures with highs of 21 °C to 22 °C and lows of 14 °C to 15 °C. Temperatures rise through the spring, reaching highs of 36 °C in May and peaking at 40 °C in July and August with lows of 30 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, with minimal rain seen from June through September.
Practical notes
The currency is the Qatari riyal. The official language is Arabic. Plugs used are type G with a voltage of 240.0. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+03:00.
Cities
Top sights in Qatar
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 28 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Doha (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
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