Qatar
Qatar in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Qatar in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Qatar in May?
- Musay‘īd is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 39°C (101°F) in May; Madinat ash Shamal is the coolest at 37°C (98°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Qatar in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Musay‘īd (28°C (83°F)), and 8 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
39°
Musay‘īd
Coolest
37°
Madinat ash Shamal
Driest
1 mm
Madinat ash Shamal
Warmest sea
28°
Musay‘īd
Across Qatar, May highs run from 37°C (98°F) (Madinat ash Shamal) to 39°C (101°F) (Musay‘īd). On average it is 6 °C (11 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Doha, Madinat ash Shamal, and Al Khor.
Best places in Qatar in May
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Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madinat ash Shamal | 37° | 24° | 1 mm | 28° | 65 |
| Al Khor | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 27° | 63 |
| Al Wakrah | 37° | 26° | 1 mm | 28° | 62 |
| Dukhān | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | — | 62 |
| Lusail | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 61 |
| Az Za'ayin | 38° | 25° | 1 mm | — | 60 |
| Al ‘Unayzah | 38° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 60 |
| Doha | 38° | 26° | 1 mm | 28° | 59 |
| Umm Şalāl Muḩammad | 38° | 25° | 1 mm | — | 59 |
| Al Maţār al ‘Atīq | 38° | 26° | 1 mm | — | 59 |
| Al Manşūrah | 38° | 26° | 1 mm | — | 59 |
| An Najmah | 38° | 26° | 1 mm | 28° | 59 |
| Al Rayyan | 38° | 25° | 1 mm | — | 58 |
| Madīnat Khalīfah | 38° | 25° | 1 mm | — | 58 |
| Musay‘īd | 39° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 55 |
| Umm Ghuwaylīnah | 38° | 24° | 1 mm | — | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Qatar in May?
Average daytime highs range from 37° in Madinat ash Shamal to 39° in Musay‘īd.
Can you swim in Qatar in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Musay‘īd at about 28°.