After a few days of warmer weather, temperatures in Qatar this week will fall from a high of 26C (79F) to 21C (70F), several degrees lower than normal for this time of year.

In a statement, the Qatar Meteorology Department (MET) said the weather will cool down starting tonight due to a new pressure front, adding:

“The minimum will range between 12 to 14C and less than 10C (50F) at southern and open areas.”

🔵 Temperatures expected to drop gradually starting tomorrow evening. The cold spell will reach it's peak by weekend. pic.twitter.com/hbkG0x5Yxl

— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) January 24, 2016

In addition to the drop in temperature, strong winds are expected to blow in on Wednesday, which will kick up dust and drop horizontal visibility to 2km or less, the MET added.

There will also be a chance of light rain showers through Friday, with temps expecting to go up after Saturday.

It's about to get chilly! Winds will pick up in Doha today and the temperature will drop steadily over the next few days. Friday's max 17C

— Steff Gaulter (@WeatherSteff) January 25, 2016

Will the cooler weather affect your weekend plans? Thoughts?