Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin weather in February

In February, Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 10 mm of rain across 1.7 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.

Highs climb over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 22°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 73% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.

Daylight stretches from about 10 h 48 min at the start of February to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin's 8th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin's year-round climate.

Daytime high
21°
11th warmest
Overnight low
16°
2nd coldest
Rainfall
10 mm
1.7 wet days
Daylight
11 h 06 min
6:15 AM – 5:22 PM
Cloud cover
25%
8th clearest
Wind
19 km/h
1st windiest
Solar energy
5.14 kWh/m²
Travel score
8.5
out of 10

Temperature in February

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Highs climb over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 22°C by the end.

A typical February day in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 1°C warmer than January and about 3°C cooler than March.

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Avg high (°C)Avg low (°C)
12115
22116
32116
42116
52116
62116
72116
82116
92116
102116
112116
122116
132116
142116
152116
162116
172216
182216
192216
202216
212217
222217
232217
242217
252217
262217
272317
282317

How February really feels in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.

Days feeling ≥ 32°C
0
heat index over the day's high
Days feeling ≤ C
0
wind chill below the day's low

February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin weather by month

How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 11th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.

MonthHigh / Low (°C)Rainfall (mm)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan21° / 16°112.510.68.0
Feb21° / 16°101.711.18.5
Mar24° / 19°11211.88.8
Apr29° / 23°30.712.67.3
May34° / 27°00.113.24.3
Jun36° / 30°0013.62.6
Jul37° / 31°0013.41.8
Aug38° / 31°0012.91.7
Sep36° / 29°0012.22.8
Oct33° / 26°10.211.45.0
Nov28° / 22°81.210.88.0
Dec23° / 18°141.810.48.7

Cloud cover in February

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 73% of the time in February.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 16%.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202528
Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
18416
28416
38416
48317
58416
68416
78416
88416
98416
108416
118416
128416
138416
148416
158416
168317
178317
188317
198317
208317
218317
228416
238416
248416
258416
268416
278416
288416

Chance of precipitation in February

Any precipitation

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin gets around 10 mm of rain over 1.7 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 6% and peaks near 7% on the wettest days.

0%10%20%30%151015202528
Rain chance (%)
17
27
36
46
56
66
76
86
96
106
116
125
135
145
155
165
175
186
196
206
216
225
235
245
255
265
275
285

Humidity in February

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 52% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202528
Dry (%)Comfortable (%)Humid (%)Muggy (%)
15729140
25729140
35729140
45629150
55629150
65629150
75430160
85430160
95430160
105431150
115431150
125232151
135332141
145233141
155134141
165134141
175134141
184935152
194935152
204834152
214834162
224834162
234833162
244833172
254832172
264832182
274832182
284732192

Wind in February

Winds average 19 km/h in February, the windiest month of the year.

Across February, daily wind ranges from about 19 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.

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Wind speed (km/h)Feels
119light breeze
219light breeze
319light breeze
419light breeze
519light breeze
619light breeze
719light breeze
819light breeze
919light breeze
1019light breeze
1119light breeze
1219light breeze
1319light breeze
1419light breeze
1519light breeze
1619light breeze
1719light breeze
1819light breeze
1919light breeze
2019light breeze
2119light breeze
2219light breeze
2319light breeze
2419light breeze
2519light breeze
2619light breeze
2719light breeze
2819light breeze

Sunrise & sunset in February

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 10 h 48 min at the start of February to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

Days grow by about 36 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:05 AM, and sunset from 5:12 PM to 5:30 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202528
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
110.86:235:12
210.86:235:13
310.96:225:14
410.96:225:14
510.96:215:15
610.96:215:16
710.96:205:16
811.06:205:17
911.06:195:18
1011.06:195:19
1111.06:185:19
1211.06:175:20
1311.16:175:21
1411.16:165:21
1511.16:155:22
1611.16:155:23
1711.26:145:23
1811.26:135:24
1911.26:135:24
2011.26:125:25
2111.26:115:26
2211.36:105:26
2311.36:095:27
2411.36:095:27
2511.36:085:28
2611.46:075:29
2711.46:065:29
2811.46:055:30

Solar energy in February

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.14 kWh/m².

For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.93 kWh/m² to a high of 7.55 kWh/m² in May across the year — February's 5.14 kWh/m² falls in the middle.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
14.7Bright
24.7Bright
34.7Bright
44.8Bright
54.8Bright
64.9Bright
74.9Bright
84.9Bright
95.0Bright
105.0Bright
115.0Bright
125.1Bright
135.1Bright
145.2Bright
155.2Bright
165.2Bright
175.3Bright
185.3Bright
195.3Bright
205.3Bright
215.4Bright
225.4Bright
235.4Bright
245.5Bright
255.5Bright
265.5Bright
275.6Bright
285.6Bright
Planning a trip in February

Hazard calendar for Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

In seasonPeak

None of Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin sees seasonal dust haze (March–August), heaviest in May.

Cyclone
Dust
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Is February a good time to visit Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin?

Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).

8.5
Sightseeing
3rd-best month of the year
5.5
Beach & pool
9th-best month of the year

February is one of the better times to visit Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin for general sightseeing.

What to pack for Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin in February

From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In February, Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 16°C. Worth packing: sun protection.

sun protection

Sea temperature near Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin in February

The nearest coast averages about 20°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.

The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in August at about 34°C and coldest in February near 20°C.

It's comfortable for a long swim from Feb 27 to Jan 29 — about 11.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.

20°25°30°35°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDeccoolrefreshingwarmtropicalcomfortable to swim
Sea temperature (°C)Comfort
Jan20Refreshing
Feb20Cool
Mar21Refreshing
Apr24Refreshing
May27Warm
Jun30Tropical
Jul32Tropical
Aug34Tropical
Sep33Tropical
Oct31Tropical
Nov27Warm
Dec23Refreshing

UV index in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin in February

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin peaks around July 18 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 5 (moderate).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecHighHighVery highHighModerateJul 18UV 9Dec 18UV 5
UV index (midday)Level
Jan5High
Feb8Very high
Mar6High
Apr7Very high
May8Very high
Jun9Very high
Jul9Very high
Aug9Very high
Sep7High
Oct8Very high
Nov5High
Dec5Moderate

Air quality in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin in February

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin is worst in July — around 72 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.6× the cleanest month (November, 28 µg/m³).

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

020406080JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPoorUnhealthyPoorModerateJul 2272 µg/m³Nov 2228 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan37Poor
Feb40Poor
Mar47Poor
Apr53Poor
May58Unhealthy
Jun57Unhealthy
Jul72Unhealthy
Aug69Unhealthy
Sep53Poor
Oct41Poor
Nov28Moderate
Dec29Moderate
Location & terrain

Where is Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin?

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin sits at 25.6°N, 51.5°E, 6 m above sea level, in Qatar. The nearest listed city is Al Khor, 12 km away.

Al KhorLusailUmm Şalāl MuḩammadUmm LakhbāAl ‘UnayzahMadīnat KhalīfahFarīj KulaybFarīj al Amīr

Topography around Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin.

Within 3 km, the terrain around Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 21 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 40 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 89 m.

The land around Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin is covered by bare terrain (61%) and water (29%) within 3 km, bare terrain (53%) and water (37%) within 16 km, and water (49%) and bare terrain (47%) within 80 km.

3 km
21 m
16 km
40 m
80 km
89 m
treesshrubscroplandartificial surfacesbare terrainwater
February weather nearby: Al Khor 12 km · Lusail 18 km · Umm Şalāl Muḩammad 20 km · Umm Lakhbā 26 km · Al ‘Unayzah 27 km · Madīnat Khalīfah 29 km · Farīj Kulayb 29 km · Farīj al Amīr 32 km

Qatar travel facts

Travel advisory
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Power plugs
Type D / F / G / L
240 V · 50 Hz
Prices
≈ 56% of US
price level, 2025
GDP per capita
$72,525
2025
Happiness
6.4 / 10
World Happiness, 2018
Safe drinking water
95%
of population, 2024
Homicide rate
0.1
per 100k, 2022
Road deaths
7.3
per 100k/yr, 2019
Income group
High
World Bank
English
Low
EF EPI 469
Religion
Muslim 65%Hindu 16%Christian 14%Buddhist 4%

Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.

Data sources

Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin (25.5774°, 51.4831°, elevation 6 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).