March weather forecast
Qatar

March marks the beginning of spring in Qatar, with temperatures starting to climb as the country transitions from the milder winter months. Average temperatures during March range from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). Evenings remain somewhat cool, particularly in the interior regions, but overall, the trend is towards increasingly warm days.

Comparatively, temperatures in March are noticeably higher than in the previous month, February, with the minimum average temperature increasing by about 3°C (37.4°F). March serves as a prelude to the approaching summer, and temperatures will continue to rise into April, paving the way for the extremely hot conditions characteristic of the Qatari summer.

March continues to see a small amount of rainfall, but the frequency of showers decreases from the winter months. Average rainfall is around 15mm (0.59"), and these rain events are brief and scattered. Despite the decrease in rainfall, the majority of the month remains sunny, setting the stage for the impending dry summer season.

Doha experiences weather patterns similar to the rest of the country. Temperatures in the capital range from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (80.6°F), and the city's coastal location ensures a higher level of humidity. This increase in humidity can cause the air to feel warmer than the actual temperature, particularly during the day. Despite the rising temperatures, March remains a comfortable month to visit Doha before the extreme summer heat sets in.

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• Doha - March »
  March and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Doha, Qatar. On the first day of March in Doha sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:35.
• Al Wakrah - March »
  On the last day of March, in Al Wakrah, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:49 +03. In Al Wakrah, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.
• Al Khor - March »
  On the last day of March, in Al Khor, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:49 +03. With the sea temperatures swinging back to January's mild 21°C (69.8°F), March signals the onset of spring in Al Khor.
• Madīnat ash Shamāl - March »
  In Madīnat ash Shamāl, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Madīnat ash Shamāl, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:36.
• Al Hitmi - March »
  On the last day of March, in Al Hitmi sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:49 +03. In Al Hitmi, during March, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
• Al Ghanim - March »
  On the first day of March in Al Ghanim sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:35. In Al Ghanim, in March, during 5 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Al Muntazah - March »
  On the first day of March in Al Muntazah, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:35. In Al Muntazah, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.
• Al Ruwais - March »
  In Al Ruwais, Qatar, in March, the average water temperature is 20.5°C (68.9°F). In Al Ruwais in March, the average water temperature is 20.5°C (68.9°F).
• Umm Bab - March »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is estimated at 27°C (80.6°F). On the first day of March in Umm Bab, Qatar, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:38.