Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin weather in January

In January, Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 11 mm of rain across 2.5 wet days and about 10.6 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 67% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.

Daylight stretches from about 10 h 24 min at the start of January to 10 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin's 12th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin's year-round climate.

Daytime high
21°
12th warmest
Overnight low
16°
1st coldest
Rainfall
11 mm
2.5 wet days
Daylight
10 h 36 min
6:26 AM – 5:00 PM
Cloud cover
32%
12th clearest
Wind
18 km/h
4th windiest
Solar energy
4.14 kWh/m²
Travel score
8.0
out of 10

Temperature in January

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month.

A typical January 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 18°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C cooler than December and about 1°C cooler than February.

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Avg high (°C)Avg low (°C)
12217
22117
32117
42116
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72116
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102116
112116
122116
132016
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182015
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292015
302015
312115

How January really feels in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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

January 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 January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-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 January

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 67% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%.

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Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
17921
27921
37723
47624
57624
67525
77426
87327
97327
107327
117327
127327
137525
147525
157525
167624
177822
187822
197921
208020
218020
228119
238218
248218
258317
268317
278218
288218
298218
308317
318317

Chance of precipitation in January

Any precipitation

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin gets around 11 mm of rain over 2.5 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 8% and peaks near 10% on the wettest days.

0%10%20%30%151015202531
Rain chance (%)
15
26
36
46
57
67
78
88
99
109
119
129
139
1410
1510
1610
179
189
199
209
218
228
238
248
258
268
278
287
297
307
317

Humidity in January

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

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

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

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Dry (%)Comfortable (%)Humid (%)Muggy (%)
13537243
23637243
33736233
43836233
53935223
64135213
74234203
84433203
94633193
104832183
114931173
125131162
135330152
145430142
155530132
165629132
175729122
185829112
195929102
206029101
216029101
22612991
23603091
245930101
255930101
265830111
275830111
285730121
295830120
305730130
315730130

Wind in January

Winds average 18 km/h in January.

Across January, daily wind ranges from about 17 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
117light breeze
217light breeze
317light breeze
417light breeze
518light breeze
618light breeze
718light breeze
818light breeze
918light breeze
1018light breeze
1118light breeze
1218light breeze
1318light breeze
1418light breeze
1518light breeze
1618light breeze
1718light breeze
1818light breeze
1918light breeze
2018light breeze
2118light breeze
2218light breeze
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2618light breeze
2718light breeze
2818light breeze
2919light breeze
3019light breeze
3119light breeze

Sunrise & sunset in January

DaylightNight

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

Days grow by about 24 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:24 AM to 6:23 AM, and sunset from 4:50 PM to 5:11 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202531
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
110.46:244:50
210.46:254:51
310.46:254:51
410.46:254:52
510.56:254:53
610.56:264:53
710.56:264:54
810.56:264:55
910.56:264:55
1010.56:264:56
1110.56:264:57
1210.56:264:57
1310.56:264:58
1410.56:264:59
1510.66:265:00
1610.66:265:00
1710.66:265:01
1810.66:265:02
1910.66:265:03
2010.66:265:03
2110.66:265:04
2210.66:265:05
2310.76:265:05
2410.76:255:06
2510.76:255:07
2610.76:255:08
2710.76:255:08
2810.76:245:09
2910.86:245:10
3010.86:245:11
3110.86:235:11

Solar energy in January

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.14 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 — January's 4.14 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
13.9Moderate
23.9Moderate
33.9Moderate
43.9Moderate
53.9Moderate
63.9Moderate
73.9Moderate
84.0Moderate
94.0Moderate
104.0Moderate
114.0Moderate
124.0Bright
134.0Bright
144.0Bright
154.1Bright
164.1Bright
174.1Bright
184.2Bright
194.2Bright
204.2Bright
214.3Bright
224.3Bright
234.3Bright
244.4Bright
254.4Bright
264.4Bright
274.5Bright
284.5Bright
294.5Bright
304.6Bright
314.6Bright
Planning a trip in January

Hazard calendar for Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

In seasonPeak

None of Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin's seasonal hazards are active in January. 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 January a good time to visit Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin?

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

8.0
Sightseeing
4th-best month of the year
4.6
Beach & pool
12th-best month of the year

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

What to pack for Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin in January

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

In January, Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 16°C. Little to plan around — just the basics.

Sea temperature near Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin in January

The nearest coast averages about 20°C in January — 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 January

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 5 — 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 January

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January 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
January 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).