Qatar
Qatar in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Qatar in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Qatar in December?
- Musay‘īd is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 24°C (75°F) in December; Madinat ash Shamal is the coolest at 23°C (74°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Qatar in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Al Khor (23°C (74°F)), and 8 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
24°
Musay‘īd
Coolest
23°
Madinat ash Shamal
Driest
9 mm
Dukhān
Warmest sea
23°
Al Khor
Across Qatar, December highs run from 23°C (74°F) (Madinat ash Shamal) to 24°C (75°F) (Musay‘īd). On average it is 5.5 °C (10 °F) cooler than November. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Doha, Al Khor, and Al Wakrah.
Best places in Qatar in December
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Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha | 24° | 15° | 12 mm | 23° | 100 |
| Al Wakrah | 23° | 16° | 11 mm | 23° | 100 |
| Musay‘īd | 24° | 15° | 10 mm | 23° | 100 |
| Al Rayyan | 24° | 15° | 11 mm | — | 100 |
| Lusail | 24° | 15° | 12 mm | 23° | 100 |
| Al Maţār al ‘Atīq | 24° | 15° | 12 mm | — | 100 |
| Al Manşūrah | 24° | 15° | 12 mm | — | 100 |
| Madīnat Khalīfah | 24° | 15° | 12 mm | — | 100 |
| An Najmah | 24° | 15° | 12 mm | 23° | 100 |
| Al ‘Unayzah | 24° | 15° | 12 mm | 23° | 100 |
| Al Khor | 24° | 15° | 14 mm | 23° | 99 |
| Umm Şalāl Muḩammad | 24° | 15° | 11 mm | — | 99 |
| Dukhān | 23° | 14° | 9 mm | — | 99 |
| Az Za'ayin | 23° | 15° | 13 mm | — | 99 |
| Umm Ghuwaylīnah | 24° | 14° | 12 mm | — | 99 |
| Madinat ash Shamal | 23° | 15° | 15 mm | 22° | 98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Qatar in December?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Madinat ash Shamal to 24° in Musay‘īd.
Can you swim in Qatar in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Al Khor at about 23°.