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Hot, hazy weather forecast in Qatar this weekend

Published: 20 Aug 2026 - 12:59 pm | Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 - 01:00 pm
Traditional wooden boats are anchored in front of the Doha skyline on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Mahmud Hams/ AFP)

Traditional wooden boats are anchored in front of the Doha skyline on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Mahmud Hams/ AFP)

Doha, Qatar: Hot weather conditions will persist this weekend, with scattered clouds forecast on Friday and Saturday.

In its weather forecast for the weekend, the Qatar Meteorology Department said Friday will be slightly dusty and hot during the day, with scattered clouds. It will become humid and hazy in the evening.

On Saturday, hazy conditions will persist, with hot weather during the day and scattered clouds at times.

Meanwhile, temperatures this weekend will range from 39°C to 41°C.

Winds on Friday will be westerly to northwesterly at 8-18 knots, gusting to 25 knots at first, before becoming northeasterly at 3-13 knots by the afternoon.

On Saturday, winds will be variable at less than 5 knots at first, becoming northwesterly to northeasterly at 5-15 knots.

Wave heights this weekend will range from 1 to 3 feet.