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Mesaieed in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (extreme heat).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
40°C (104°F) / 30°C (86°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Low
Qatar overall
Prices
Low
Qatar overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mesaieed

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (extreme heat).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • MesaieedHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 30 °C (86 °F), rain on about 0 days
  • Inland desert and the south, Qatar · Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea), Mesaieed dunes, Al Karaanahot

    Cold desert nights in December–January (10 °C (50 °F) or less); summer dunes are dangerous. Tour operators cut desert trips May–September.

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 Mesaieed, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 40 °C (104 °F)

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0 (better)

    Jan: 2

  • 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 (extreme heat).

January: Inside Mesaieed's best window: Nov–Mar.

Mesaieed: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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