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Hot conditions to persist in Qatar as temperatures hit 47°C 

Published: 23 Jul 2026 - 12:13 pm | Last Updated: 23 Jul 2026 - 12:21 pm
People sit facing the high-rise buildings at the Doha corniche promenade on July 21, 2026. (Photo by Mahmud Hams / AFP)

People sit facing the high-rise buildings at the Doha corniche promenade on July 21, 2026. (Photo by Mahmud Hams / AFP)

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has warned of very hot weather through the weekend, with maximum temperatures across the country ranging from 45°C to 47°C. 

The minimum temperature will be around 33°C on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 2026 and around 34°C on Thursday, July 23. 

Winds will be mainly northwesterly to northeasterly at 5-15 knots, variable at times, and gusting to 25 knots on Thursday. 

Sea heights will range between 1-3ft on Friday and Saturday, rising to 2-4ft on Thursday, with waves reaching upto 6ft at times.