In this article, we list and briefly discuss the 6 Hottest Countries in Asia. If you would like to see our detailed discussion of the topic, you can go to the 20 Hottest Countries in Asia instead.
6. Singapore
Mean Annual Temperature: 27.7
Sixth on the list, Singapore is a high-income island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia with a service-based economy. It has a hot, humid, and rainy tropical climate with two distinct monsoon seasons. Singapore is also the focal point for Southeast Asian sea routes and consists of about 60 islands.
5. Oman
Mean Annual Temperature: 27.94
Officially known as the Sultanate of Oman, Oman is a West Asian country with a central desert plain. Being one of the top 5 hottest countries in Asia, Oman regularly sees high temperatures, with the month of June being the hottest time of the year in the country. Oman is also vulnerable to the impact of climate change due to many reasons like the rise in sea levels and rise in temperature stress on water resources; Oman is already a water-stressed country and further stress can be very critical.
4. Maldives
Mean Annual Temperature: 28.08
Ranked fourth and best known for its islands, Maldives is a country located in Southern Asia. The weather in Maldives is mostly dry and hot throughout the year, and the most recent annual value of the average mean surface air temperature stands at about 28.08 °C, according to the World Bank’s Climate Change Knowledge Portal.
3. Bahrain
Mean Annual Temperature: 28.84
Situated near the Persian Gulf, The Kingdom Of Bahrain is a west-Asian country. It is the third hottest country in Asia as of 2024, and according to the World Bank, the maximum temperature can reach as high as 41 °C in Bahrain. The average annual temperature in the country stands at about 28.84 °C as of the latest data.
2. United Arab Emirates
Mean Annual Temperature: 28.93
Second on the list, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in West Asia, in the Middle East. It is a deserted country and the temperatures here can go as high as 40-43 °C, according to the World Bank’s Climate Change Knowledge Portal. Despite the hot temperatures, the UAE is one of the top tourist destinations in the world today. Home to the world’s tallest skyscraper, the UAE is best known for its landmarks, luxurious lifestyle, and unique biodiversity.
1. Qatar
Mean Annual Temperature: 29.11
A high-income country, the State of Qatar is a deserted country in the western part of the Asian continent. It has a population of around 2,532,104 people, is the hottest country in Asia, and ranks among the world’s top 5 hottest countries as well. According to the most recent available data, Qatar’s average mean surface air temperature is 29.11 °C. July is the hottest month of the year in Qatar, and the maximum temperature of the country can go as high as 43 °C.
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