Qatar in August

Humid heat above 40 °C; nights stay near 32 °C.

• Doha and the east coast · Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Al Khorhot

  Highs 22–25 °C in January, 42–46 °C in July; coastal humidity makes August and September feel worse than the thermometer. Rain is rare and falls in winter in short storms that flood roads.

• Inland desert and the south · Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea), Mesaieed dunes, Al Karaanahot

  Cold desert nights in December–January (10 °C or less); summer dunes are dangerous. Tour operators cut desert trips May–September.

• North-west coast · Al Zubarah, Al Ruwais, Al Jassasiyahot

  Shadeless fort and ruins; the shamal wind brings dust storms mostly May–July.

Crowds · Qatar

Low

Prices · Qatar

Low

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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  Extreme heat and humidity.