January weather forecast
Qatar

January stands as one of the coldest months in the climate calendar of Qatar, providing a stark contrast to the country's customary high temperatures. The average temperature during this month ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (71.6°F). Night temperatures can plunge lower, especially in the interior regions, occasionally dipping below 10°C (50°F), which is a notable deviation from the country's standard thermal readings.

January lies in the middle of Qatar's winter season and offers a significant contrast to the weather conditions in the previous month, December, and the following month, February. December sees marginally higher average temperatures, while February starts to herald the approaching spring with a slight increase in warmth. However, the temperature variance between these months remains relatively small.

The amount of rainfall in January, although modest by international standards, represents one of the higher monthly totals for Qatar. Precipitation typically does not exceed 20mm (0.79"), but these showers, sparse as they may be, bring a much-welcomed change to the dry desert landscape. Despite the increase in rainfall, January remains predominantly sunny with clear skies.

The capital city, Doha, experiences similar conditions to the rest of the country, with temperatures ranging between 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (71.6°F). The coastal location, however, means the city experiences higher humidity levels, which can make the temperatures feel colder than they actually are, especially at night.

In summary, January offers a unique perspective on the Qatari climate, showcasing the country's version of winter with cooler temperatures and a slight increase in rainfall.

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• Doha - January »
  January is the month when Doha sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 21.7°C (71.1°F) and a low of 12.8°C (55°F). The months with the highest humidity in Doha are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
• Al Wakrah - January »
  January, with its average high-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F), holds the record as the coldest month in Al Wakrah. The month with the least sunshine in Al Wakrah is January, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
• Al Khor - January »
  On the first day of January in Al Khor sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 16:54. January in Al Khor presents mild temperatures, featuring an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F).
• Madīnat ash Shamāl - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Madīnat ash Shamāl are January, February and December, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine. January, having an average high-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F), is the coldest month in Madīnat ash Shamāl.
• Al Hitmi - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Al Hitmi, Qatar, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January stands out as Al Hitmi's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 22°C (71.6°F) and a low of 17.2°C (63°F).
• Al Ghanim - January »
  Al Ghanim witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 22°C (71.6°F) and a low of 17.2°C (63°F). On the first day of January in Al Ghanim, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 16:54.
• Al Muntazah - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Al Muntazah, Qatar, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January has the least sunshine of the year in Al Muntazah with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.
• Al Ruwais - January »
  In Al Ruwais in January, the average water temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 16:54.
• Umm Bab - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Umm Bab, Qatar. January is Umm Bab's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and lows of 16.7°C (62.1°F).