May weather forecast
Qatar

May in Qatar marks the onset of the sweltering summer months. Average daily temperatures in May range from 29°C (84.2°F) to 41°C (105.8°F). During this time, the desert country begins to experience its characteristic extreme heat, with night temperatures rarely dropping below 25°C (77°F).

Comparatively, the weather in May signifies a marked increase in temperatures from the preceding month of April and a slight but not significant rise from the following month, June. While April serves as a transitional period towards summer with temperatures ranging up to 33°C (91.4°F), May brings the start of consistently high heat which persists and increases slightly into June, when the peak summer season begins.

Rainfall in May is almost non-existent, usually not exceeding 5mm (0.2"). This month traditionally marks the beginning of the long dry spell that characterizes Qatar's desert climate, a trend that will persist for the next few months. Clear, sunny skies are the norm, and there is little chance of encountering cloudy or rainy days.

In Doha, Qatar's capital, the weather pattern is similar to the rest of the country. However, the city's coastal position often results in high humidity levels which can intensify the perception of heat during the day. Daytime temperatures in Doha during May range from 29°C (84.2°F) to 41°C (105.8°F), providing very warm conditions. As a result, May is often considered the start of the off-peak season for tourism in Doha, due to the intense heat and lack of rainfall.

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• Doha - May »
  Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. On the first day of May in Doha sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 18:04.
• Al Wakrah - May »
  May's onset in Al Wakrah is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a hot 31°C (87.8°F) in April to a fiery hot 36.4°C (97.5°F). On the first day of May in Al Wakrah, Qatar, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 18:03.
• Al Khor - May »
  On the first day of May in Al Khor, Qatar, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 18:04. Al Khor city slowly transforms under the scorching heat, offering a unique blend of bustling city life and leisurely beach activities.
• Madīnat ash Shamāl - May »
  The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Madīnat ash Shamāl with an average temperature ranging between max 31.8°C (89.2°F) and min 29.1°C (84.4°F). On the last day of the month, in Madīnat ash Shamāl, sunrise is at 04:43 and sunset at 18:22 +03.
• Al Hitmi - May »
  May temperatures in Al Hitmi vary between a high-temperature of 36.4°C (97.5°F) and a low-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F). In Al Hitmi during the entire year, the rain falls for 22 days and collects up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.
• Al Ghanim - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Al Ghanim sunrise is at 04:43 and sunset at 18:19 +03. May is the last month it rains in Al Ghanim, Qatar.
• Al Muntazah - May »
  During 1.1 rainfall days, in May, Al Muntazah aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. During 1.1 rainfall days, in May, Al Muntazah aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
• Al Ruwais - May »
  In Al Ruwais, Qatar, the average seawater temperature in May is 27.6°C (81.7°F). Surface water temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as ideal and highly pleasant for extended enjoyment in all water activities.
• Umm Bab - May »
  Note the substantial increase in average and maximum wind speeds, at 16.7km/h (10.4mph) and 18km/h (11.2mph) respectively, hinting at the arrival of windy summer days. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset at 18:22 +03.