AI-generatedAl Wakrah at a glance
- Best time
- Mar, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 44°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 34.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,410 h
- Rain a year
- 54 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Al Wakrah
Al Wakrah has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,410 hours of sunshine a year, Al Wakrah is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Al Wakrah
The best time to visit Al Wakrah is in March and from November to December. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from March to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 44 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 54 mm fall in an average year.
Al Wakrah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Al Wakrah in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–41 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Al Wakrah in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 43–44 °C by day
- Sea 33 °C
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Al Wakrah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 31–41 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Al Wakrah in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March, November – December
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 30°
- Midday, 13:00: about 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:3117:07
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:17–06:02 · evening 16:37–17:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:08–05:17 · evening 17:21–17:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Al Wakrah compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 39° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The sea cools from 32° to 29°. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 39° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 22° |
| Sea | 32° | 29° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Al Wakrah in October?
In October, Al Wakrah is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:31 – 17:07
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %14 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Al Wakrah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Al Wakrah: score 98 against 70. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in November. November has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Sea | 30.9° | 27.1° |
| Sunshine | 9.8 hbetter | 8.5 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 7 mm |
| Muggy days | 24 | 10better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Al Wakrah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January23° · Sea 20° · 7.8 h
In January, Al Wakrah is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in January80February25° · Sea 19° · 8.0 h
In February, Al Wakrah is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in February87March29° · Sea 21° · 8.0 h
In March, Al Wakrah is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in March80April35° · Sea 25° · 8.7 h
In April, Al Wakrah is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in April65May41° · Sea 28° · 10.4 h
In May, Al Wakrah is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in May65June43° · Sea 31° · 11.3 h
In June, Al Wakrah is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 31.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in June65July44° · Sea 33° · 10.7 h
In July, Al Wakrah is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 33.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in July65August43° · Sea 34° · 10.6 h
In August, Al Wakrah is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 34.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in August65September41° · Sea 33° · 10.3 h
In September, Al Wakrah is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 33.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in September70October37° · Sea 31° · 9.8 h
In October, Al Wakrah is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in October98November31° · Sea 27° · 8.5 h
In November, Al Wakrah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in November91December26° · Sea 23° · 7.8 h
In December, Al Wakrah is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Wakrah.
Al Wakrah in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Al Wakrah
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in August (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 136 days a year, mostly from July to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 71 | 23° | 14° | 19.9° | 7.8 h | 2 | 12 |
| FebruaryFeb | 80 | 25° | 14° | 19.4° | 8.0 h | 1 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 29° | 17° | 21.3° | 8.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 35° | 22° | 24.5° | 8.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 65 | 41° | 26° | 28.4° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 43° | 28° | 31.1° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 44° | 30° | 33.0° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 43° | 30° | 34.4° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 41° | 27° | 33.4° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 37° | 24° | 30.9° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 98 | 31° | 20° | 27.1° | 8.5 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 26° | 16° | 22.7° | 7.8 h | 1 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
25.17° N, 51.60° E · 9 m · Asia/Qatar
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Al Wakrah
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.9 – 31.7 °C
Swimming season: Mar – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Al Wakrah ranges from 19.4 °C in February to 34.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 33.5 and 35.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.9° | 18.7° | 21.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.4° | 18.3° | 20.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 21.3° | 20.5° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 24.5° | 23.7° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 31.1° | 30.3° | 32.1° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 33.0° | 32.3° | 33.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 34.4° | 33.5° | 35.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 33.4° | 32.6° | 34.2° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 30.9° | 29.9° | 31.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.1° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 22.7° | 21.7° | 24.0° | refreshing |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Al Wakrah
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Al Wakrah, 84 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Al Wakrah: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Al Wakrah: 1 mm in the whole month.
UV index
UV index in Al Wakrah
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Al Wakrah
How breezy and how cloudy Al Wakrah is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Al Wakrah typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: all year except Oct.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 8 % of the sky over Al Wakrah: mostly clear, with about 9.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Al Wakrah
How often the day gets hot in Al Wakrah (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Al Wakrah every day, with an average daytime high of 37 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Al Wakrah
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Al Wakrah in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Al Wakrah has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during May half-term (score 65).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 41 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 44 °C by day
- Sea 34 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 37 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Qatar
- Currency
- Qatari Riyal (QAR)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type D, G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +974
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Al Wakrah vs Doha
In October the holiday weather in Al Wakrah and Doha is about equally good (score 70 vs 70). During the day it is about as warm in Doha as in Al Wakrah. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Al Wakrah | Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 37° |
| Sea | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Mar, Nov – Dec | Dec – Mar |
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In October, Al Wakrah ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Al WakrahThis page37°31°70
- 2Doha37°31°50
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Frequently asked questions about Al Wakrah
When is the best time to visit Al Wakrah?
The best time to visit Al Wakrah is in March and from November to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Al Wakrah?
The sea temperature in Al Wakrah ranges from 19.4 °C in February to 34.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
Can you swim in Al Wakrah in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Al Wakrah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Al Wakrah?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 54 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Al Wakrah get?
Al Wakrah gets around 3,410 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.3 hours a day; in January there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Al Wakrah in?
Al Wakrah is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Al Wakrah?
A nonstop flight from London to Al Wakrah takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Al Wakrah?
Al Wakrah has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during May half-term (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 65, summer holidays 65, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 81.