Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Al Shahaniyah, Qatar
The Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum is a museum in Al Shahaniyah, Qatar, established in 1998. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Qatar on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The museum is located 28 km from Doha and 32 km from Doha International Airport. It can be combined with visits to Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, which is about 17 km away, or Katara Cultural Village, located about 27 km away. Other nearby sites within 29 km include the Amiri Diwan of Qatar, Doha Corniche, and the Museum of Islamic Art. The museum is open from 09:00 to 18:00, Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Fridays.
Temperatures are lower in January, February, and December, with daily highs between 21 °C and 24 °C. From April to October, daily highs range from 34 °C to 44 °C. The period from June to August is the hottest, with daily highs between 42 °C and 44 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, with the highest amount of rain recorded in March.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 44 °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 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 36 | 29 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 18 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 23 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
