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Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium

Stadium

Located in Umm Salal, Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium hosts Qatari league football matches and local sporting events; fans attend for club fixtures and regional competitions.

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Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium essentials

Country: Qatar
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Rial (ر.ق)
Language: Arabic

Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium

Visit outside the extreme summer heat. For matches, check local club schedules (Umm Salal SC).

Winter
Nov-Mar · 15-25°C
Mild weather makes outdoor sports comfortable; many regional tournaments are scheduled in this window.
Spring/Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 20-30°C
Warmer but still manageable; fewer tourist crowds around Doha and suburban stadiums.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 30-45°C
Very hot; most events are scheduled in the evening and arenas use full climate control.

Weather & Climate near Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium

Climate

Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 41°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 174 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 13° - 21° 17° 12 mm partly cloudy 63% 4.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.6h
February Excellent 14° - 22° 18° 18 mm partly cloudy 61% 4.3 m/s 1.1 high 11.2h
March Excellent 16° - 26° 21° 26 mm partly cloudy 53% 4.5 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 20° - 32° 26° 5 mm partly cloudy 46% 4.7 m/s 1.7 very high 12.6h
May Excellent 25° - 38° 31° 1 mm some cloud 39% 4.2 m/s 2.0 very high 13.3h
June Very Good 28° - 40° 34° 0 mm mostly sunny 39% 4.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.6h
July Very Good 29° - 41° 38° 0 mm some cloud 43% 4.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.4h
August Very Good 29° - 40° 39° 0 mm some cloud 47% 4.3 m/s 2.0 very high 12.9h
September Excellent 27° - 38° 35° 0 mm mostly sunny 49% 3.8 m/s 1.6 very high 12.2h
October Excellent 24° - 35° 30° 1 mm mostly sunny 52% 3.5 m/s 1.2 high 11.4h
November Ideal 19° - 29° 24° 7 mm some cloud 57% 3.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.8h
December Ideal 15° - 24° 19° 11 mm some cloud 64% 4.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium

From central Doha, take Al Shamal Road (Route 1) north toward Umm Salal. The stadium is reachable by taxi in 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. On match days shuttle services and event buses are sometimes arranged by clubs; check club (Umm Salal SC) communications for details.

Tips for Visiting Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium

  • Match the match-day schedule - local games are the best way to experience the stadium atmosphere and local food stalls outside the gates.
  • Book transport in advance on event days: traffic around Umm Salal can become congested when the stadium is in use.
  • If photographing, be mindful of local signage and steward instructions - Qatari stadiums often have restricted photo zones during events.