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Al-Shahaniya
Al-Shahaniya
Al-Shahaniya, Qatar

Bi’r Zikrīt

Bi’r Zikrīt is a locality in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now31°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population–
Local time20:45
25.49° N, 50.85° EElevation 4 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Bi’r Zikrītweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low32° / 26°
Rain this month0mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

Best: Feb–Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bi’r Zikrīt at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in August

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

13 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea34°C

August

Weather in Bi’r Zikrīt

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
31°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct33°29°
Wed28 Oct33°28°
Thu29 Oct33°27°
Fri30 Oct32°27°
Sat31 Oct33°26°
Sun1 Nov34°27°
Mon2 Nov32°27°
Tue3 Nov34°27°
Wed4 Nov34°27°
Thu5 Nov34°26°

When to go to Bi’r Zikrīt

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score919997816258575858689198
High19°20°24°29°34°36°37°38°36°32°27°22°
Low15°15°18°22°27°30°31°31°29°26°22°17°
Rain (mm)1314306000000818
Wet days411210000111
Sea19°18°20°24°28°30°32°34°33°30°27°22°

What's on in Bi’r Zikrīt

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Qatar seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bi’r Zikrīt

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bi’r Zikrīt

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 8 · 0 km

Fossils in Qatar
Paleogene · 8

Formations around the town

Dammam Formation · 6Midra Shale · 2

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bi’r Zikrīt?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bi’r Zikrīt.
What is the hottest month in Bi’r Zikrīt?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Bi’r Zikrīt?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bi’r Zikrīt?
January is the wettest month with about 13 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bi’r Zikrīt?
The sea is warmest in August at about 34°C and coolest in February at about 18°C.