Best time to visit Doha
The best months to visit Doha are December, February and January, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
December, February and January score best for Doha weather:
- January22° / 14°CJanuary is mild and the best walking month for Souq Waqif, the Corniche, and desert day trips.
- February23° / 14°CFebruary stays pleasant, with rare showers and strong weather for Katara and Al Bidda Park.
- December24° / 16°CDecember is mild and popular, with National Day events and peak outdoor demand.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Doha weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 22° | 14° | 12 | 2 | 11h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 23° | 14° | 12 | 2 | 11h |
| March | 27° | 17° | 12 | 2 | 12h |
| April | 32° | 21° | 4 | 1 | 13h |
| May | 38° | 26° | 0 | 0 | 13h |
| June | 40° | 28° | 0 | 0 | 14h |
| July | 41° | 29° | 0 | 0 | 13h |
| August | 41° | 29° | 0 | 0 | 13h |
| September | 39° | 27° | 0 | 0 | 12h |
| October | 35° | 24° | 0 | 0 | 11h |
| November | 29° | 21° | 7 | 1 | 11h |
| DecemberBest weather | 24° | 16° | 15 | 2 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Doha month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Doha in January: 21.7°C high, 13.7°C low, 12mm rain over 2 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Doha in February: 23.4°C high, 14.4°C low, 12mm rain over 2 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Doha in March: 27.3°C high, 16.9°C low, 12mm rain over 2 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Doha in April: 32.3°C high, 21.2°C low, 4mm rain over 1 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Doha in May: 37.8°C high, 25.8°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
June
Doha in June: 40.1°C high, 27.7°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 13.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
July
Doha in July: 41°C high, 29.3°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
August
Doha in August: 40.7°C high, 29.3°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
September
Doha in September: 38.7°C high, 27.2°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
October
Doha in October: 35.1°C high, 24.3°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 11.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
November
Doha in November: 28.8°C high, 20.5°C low, 7mm rain over 1 days, 10.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
DecemberBest weather
Doha in December: 23.6°C high, 15.9°C low, 15mm rain over 2 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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