Our verdict
The best time to visit Doha is December-February
In the height of summer, temperatures in Doha can reach a maximum of 42℃ (107℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 16℃ (60℉) around January.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Doha, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. On average it rains the most days in April, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Doha seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Doha as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Doha is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Doha
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Doha for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Doha climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Doha for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Doha in January
- Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 58%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Doha in February
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Doha in March
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Doha in April
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Doha in May
- Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average low temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average humidity: 38%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Doha in June
- Average temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
- Average high temperature: 39℃ (103℉)
- Average low temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average humidity: 36%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.
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Doha in July
- Average temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
- Average high temperature: 40℃ (105℉)
- Average low temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.
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Doha in August
- Average temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average high temperature: 40℃ (104℉)
- Average low temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average humidity: 49%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.
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Doha in September
- Average temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
- Average high temperature: 38℃ (101℉)
- Average low temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in September, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.
Doha in October
- Average temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Doha in November
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Doha in December
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Doha in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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