What wetsuit do you need in Qatar?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 5 coastal cities in Qatar.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doha | 20.2°C Feb | 34.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin | 20.3°C Feb | 34.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Dukhān | 19.0°C Jan | 34.6°C Aug | nothing |
| Musay‘īd | 20.1°C Jan | 34.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Madīnat ash Shamāl | 19.7°C Jan | 34.7°C Aug | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Qatar →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from