The Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) has announced that this year’s winter in Qatar will end by the end of February. According to weather data, February is the second coldest month in the country after January.
Key weather indicators:
- Temperature: The average temperature in February will be 18.6 degrees Celsius. According to historical records, the lowest temperature in February (5.0 degrees Celsius) was recorded in 1967. The highest temperature is 36.5 degrees Celsius (2002).
- Rain and thunderstorms: The highest rainfall in the winter months is in February. An average of 13.9 mm of rain is expected this month. There is also a warning that there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms at night due to changes in the atmosphere.
- Wind: Northwesterly winds will be mainly experienced this month.
A strong dust storm was experienced in Doha on January 25. Due to this and the formation of unstable weather systems, authorities advised travelers and seafarers to exercise caution in the coming days.
