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Qatar in March

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Qatar in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Qatar in March?
Musay‘īd is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 27°C (80°F) in March; Madinat ash Shamal is the coolest at 25°C (77°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Qatar in March?
Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Musay‘īd (21°C (70°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
27°
Musay‘īd
Coolest
25°
Madinat ash Shamal
Driest
25 mm
Musay‘īd
Warmest sea
21°
Musay‘īd

Across Qatar, March highs run from 25°C (77°F) (Madinat ash Shamal) to 27°C (80°F) (Musay‘īd). On average it is 3.5 °C (6 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Doha, Al Khor, and Al Wakrah.

Weather in March by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Musay‘īd 27° 16° 25 mm 21° 97
Doha 26° 17° 27 mm 21° 96
Al Wakrah 25° 17° 26 mm 21° 96
Umm Şalāl Muḩammad 26° 16° 26 mm — 96
Al Rayyan 26° 16° 27 mm — 96
Lusail 26° 16° 26 mm 21° 96
Al Maţār al ‘Atīq 26° 17° 27 mm — 96
Al Manşūrah 26° 17° 27 mm — 96
Madīnat Khalīfah 26° 16° 27 mm — 96
An Najmah 26° 17° 26 mm 21° 96
Al ‘Unayzah 26° 16° 26 mm 21° 96
Al Khor 26° 16° 26 mm 21° 95
Madinat ash Shamal 25° 16° 26 mm 21° 95
Dukhān 26° 16° 25 mm — 95
Az Za'ayin 26° 16° 26 mm — 95
Umm Ghuwaylīnah 26° 16° 26 mm — 95

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Qatar in March?

Average daytime highs range from 25° in Madinat ash Shamal to 27° in Musay‘īd.

Can you swim in Qatar in March?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Musay‘īd at about 21°.