



The Climate of Qatar can be described as subtropical dry, hot desert climate with low annual rainfall, very high temperatures in summer and a big difference between maximum and minimum temperatures, especially in the inland areas. The coastal areas are slightly influenced by the Persian Gulf, and have lower maximum, but higher minimum temperatures and a higher moisture percentage in the air.


A hot, dust-laden wind, the Shamal, blows in the spring and summer-period, from March till August. sometimes these winds can be very strong, and cause Sandstorms, that can occur throughout the year, although they are most common in the spring. Most rain falls during the winter months in sudden, short but heavy cloudbursts and thunderstorms.

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Koeppen-Geiger classification:
the climate of Qatar can be classified as BWh climate; a hot, dry desert climate with the annual average Temperature above 18°C.