Unsettled weather and rain are expected in the country this weekend, the weather report shows.

Another cold night is expected in the country Sunday along with strong winds and high seas in offshore areas, the weather forecast shows.

Thundery rain accompanied by strong wind at times is expected at some inshore areas across Qatar Saturday, the Met office said Friday.

Department of Meteorology warned of strong wind at some areas Tuesday.

Weather inshore until 6pm Monday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain maybe thundery at times

Weather inshore until 6pm on Wednesday will be mild daytime with scattered clouds and weak chance for light rain at places by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.

Department of Meteorology today warned of strong winds and reduced visibility due to blowing dust until 6pm today.

Weather inshore tonight until 6am on Saturday will be partly cloudy, slightly dusty and relatively cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.

After a cold spell that began last weekend, the Qatar Met department has said temperatures are expected to increase around the country from Thursday.

The mercury level dropped to 8.6C in Baida Al Gaa, located in southern Qatar, Sunday as cold conditions prevailed around the country.

Cold weather continues around Qatar as the minimum temperature is expected to drop to 11C in Al Khor and 13C in Doha Sunday, weather charts show.

Mercury is forecast to dip further Saturday across Qatar. A minimum of 10C is expected at Abu Samra as against yesterday’s 14C. Friday’s lowest temperature was 13C at Turayna.