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When is the best time to visit Doha?
In general the best time to visit Doha is probably January, February, March, April, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +102°F in July and it has 29 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Doha in different months
This is the average weather in Doha for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 25 sunny days in November and the temperature ranges from +72°F to +82°F.
May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +102°F during July.
Climate in Doha
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Doha for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +88°F | +104°F | +106°F | +117°F | +118°F | +118°F | +117°F | +115°F | +108°F | +99°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +72°F | +77°F | +86°F | +95°F | +100°F | +102°F | +100°F | +99°F | +91°F | +82°F | +73°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +46°F | +50°F | +52°F | +59°F | +70°F | +77°F | +79°F | +81°F | +75°F | +70°F | +59°F | +54°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +74°F | +69°F | +73°F | +79°F | +87°F | +89°F | +94°F | +96°F | +94°F | +91°F | +87°F | +79°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 67 | 64 | 57 | 48 | 39 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 67 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 23 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Doha during the whole year:
The hottest month in Doha is July with average maximum temperature going up to +102°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +59°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Doha during the whole year:
Doha achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +92°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +67°F in average.
When can you swim in Doha?
You can swim in Doha from January to December:
- In June - October the water is very warm (82°F);
- In May the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
- In January the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Doha looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Doha is December with average humidity going up to 67%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 38%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Doha during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 3 rainy days and 14 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Doha:
What is the hottest month in Doha?
The hottest month in Doha is July with average maximum temperature of +102°F.
What is the coldest month in Doha?
The coldest month in Doha is January with minimum temperatures of +59°F.
Is Doha worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Doha usually has great weather. The best month is probably July with +102°F and 29 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Doha?
if you're looking to visit Doha when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, December, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 0 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Doha
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Doha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.