Zubarah الزبارة
Al Shamal, Qatar UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zubarah is an archaeological site and ancient city located in the Al Shamal municipality of Qatar. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country. The site covers an area of 4.6 square kilometers and is situated at an elevation of 2 meters.
Planning a visit
The most comfortable time to visit is during the cooler months from January to March and November to December. During this period, daily highs range from 19 °C to 22 °C, and rainfall is minimal, occurring on about 2 days per month. Travelers should be prepared for significant heat from May through October. During these months, daily temperatures reach between 31 °C and 35 °C, and rainfall is virtually non-existent.
The site is located 92 kilometers from Doha. For those arriving by air, the nearest facility is Bahrain International Airport in Bahrain, located 50 kilometers away. The site is accessible as a destination within the Al Shamal region. No information regarding opening hours, entrance fees, or wheelchair access is available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 14 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
