Qatar
Qatar in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Qatar in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Qatar in August?
- Musay‘īd is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 41°C (105°F) in August; Al Wakrah is the coolest at 40°C (103°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Qatar in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Musay‘īd (34°C (93°F)), and 8 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
41°
Musay‘īd
Coolest
40°
Al Wakrah
Driest
0 mm
Al Wakrah
Warmest sea
34°
Musay‘īd
Musay‘īd is the warm end of Qatar in August (41°C (105°F)); Al Wakrah the cool end (40°C (103°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Doha, Al Khor, and Al Wakrah.
Best places in Qatar in August
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Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Wakrah | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | 34° | 49 |
| Al Khor | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | 34° | 48 |
| Lusail | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | 34° | 47 |
| Al ‘Unayzah | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | 34° | 47 |
| Doha | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | 34° | 46 |
| Madinat ash Shamal | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | 34° | 46 |
| Al Maţār al ‘Atīq | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | — | 46 |
| Al Manşūrah | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | — | 46 |
| An Najmah | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | 34° | 46 |
| Umm Şalāl Muḩammad | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | — | 45 |
| Dukhān | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | — | 45 |
| Al Rayyan | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | — | 45 |
| Az Za'ayin | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | — | 45 |
| Madīnat Khalīfah | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | — | 45 |
| Musay‘īd | 41° | 29° | 0 mm | 34° | 42 |
| Umm Ghuwaylīnah | 40° | 29° | 0 mm | — | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Qatar in August?
Average daytime highs range from 40° in Al Wakrah to 41° in Musay‘īd.
Can you swim in Qatar in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Musay‘īd at about 34°.