When to go · Al Shamal
Al Shamal in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (40 °C (104 °F)+ and humid), and the first days of Eid when beaches fill.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (104 °F (40 °C)+ and humid), and the first days of Eid when beaches fill.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C) / 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Qatar overall
- Prices
- Low
- Qatar overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (40 °C (104 °F)+ and humid), and the first days of Eid when beaches fill.Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (104 °F (40 °C)+ and humid), and the first days of Eid when beaches fill.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Al ShamalHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 30 °C (86 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 86 °F (30 °C), rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Qatar overall
- Low
- Prices · Qatar overall
- Low
Qatar overall: Humid heat above 40 °C; nights stay near 32 °C.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Al Shamal, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 42 °C (108 °F)108 °F (42 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 3
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (40 °C+ and humid), and the first days of Eid when beaches fill.
January: Inside Al Shamal's best window: Nov–Mar.
Al Shamal: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen