The Qatar Meteorology Department has issued its weather forecast for the weekend, predicting partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, with a chance of local rain and thunderstorms in some areas from Thursday, November 5, to Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Temperatures are expected to reach 34°C on Thursday and Friday, rising slightly to 35°C on Saturday. Minimum temperatures will range between 26°C and 29°C.
Thursday, November 5
Thursday’s forecast indicates local rainy clouds, with a chance of scattered rain in some areas during the afternoon.- Maximum temperature: 34°C
- Minimum temperature: 26°C
- Weather: Scattered clouds with a chance of local rain during the afternoon.
- Wind: Northeasterly to southeasterly winds at 5–15 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
- Sea conditions: Waves of 2–4 feet, rising to 6 feet in northern areas.
Friday, November 6
Thunderstorms are expected in some areas on Friday, accompanied by strong winds and high sea conditions.- Maximum temperature: 34°C
- Minimum temperature: 28°C
- Weather: Misty at first, followed by relatively hot daytime conditions, with a chance of local rainy clouds that may develop into thunderstorms during the afternoon.
- Wind: Southeasterly to southwesterly winds at 5–15 knots, gusting to 25 knots during thunderstorms.
- Sea conditions: Waves of 3–5 feet, rising to 7 feet in northern areas.
Saturday, November 7
Saturday is expected to bring partly cloudy skies, with some clouds and relatively hot daytime conditions.- Maximum temperature: 35°C
- Minimum temperature: 29°C
- Weather: Hazy with scattered clouds and a chance of local clouds that may bring rain during the afternoon.
- Wind: Southeasterly to southwesterly winds at 8–18 knots, gusting to 22 knots in some areas during the daytime.
- Sea conditions: Waves of 3–5 feet.
The forecast also highlights the possibility of reduced visibility during hazy and misty conditions, particularly in the early hours.
Residents are advised to stay updated on weather announcements, especially on Friday when thunderstorms, stronger wind gusts and rougher sea conditions are expected in some areas.
