Qatar
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.
Best places in Qatar in March
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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°.