What is the best time to visit Doha, Qatar?

A lot of people travel to Doha all year long, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, December-February is the best time to go. Several factors determine the cost of travel, including weather, airfares and accommodations, and peak travel times.

Did you know that temperatures in Doha can reach a maximum of 42°C (107°F) during the height of summer and can get down to 16℃ (60℉) in winters around January?

Whether you’re visiting Doha for the first time or just afraid of the dark, July has the longest daylight hours between sunrise and sunset. April is often the wettest month of the year, with the most rain falling on average. While this is the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening, but be fine for most of the day too, so don’t let this scare you off.

Scroll down to know everything about climate and what time is best for you to visit Doha.

Seasons in Doha

If you are planning to travel to Doha, it is important to know when the seasons are, because they may differ depending on where you are traveling from. As Doha is in the Northern Hemisphere, the seasons fall during these months:

• Summer- June to August
• Autumn/Fall- September to November
• Winter- December to February
• Spring- March to May

Doha’s average temperature

Below is a chart that shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Doha for each month side-by-side so you can see how the weather changes throughout the year.

The monthly climate of Doha

Doha in January

• The average temperature is 20°C (67°F).
• The average high temperature is 22°C (72°F).
• The average low temperature is 17°C (63°F).
• The average humidity is 58%.
• The average number of sunny days is 28.
• The average rainfall is 5mm (0″) over two days.

Packing advice:- Bring a light jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the day when you travel to Doha in January.

Doha in February

• The average temperature is 20°C (69°F).
• The average high temperature is 23°C (74°F).
• The average low temperature is 18°C (64°F).
• The average humidity is 55%.
• The average number of sunny days is 25.
• The average rainfall is 5mm (0″) over 2 days.

Packing advice:- Pack a T-shirt for the daytime and a light sweater for the evenings since it gets chilly in Doha in the evenings.

Doha in March

• The average temperature is 23°C (74°F).
• The average high temperature is 26°C (79°F).
• The average low temperature is 21°C (69°F).
• The average humidity is 50%.
• The average number of sunny days is 25.
• The average rainfall over 5 days is 11mm (0″).

Packing advice- Pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Doha in April

• The average temperature is 28°C (82°F).
• The average high temperature is 31°C (87°F).
• The average low temperature is 25°C (77°F).
• The average humidity is 44%.
• The average number of sunny days is 22.
• The average rainfall is 13mm (1″) over 6 days.

Packing advice- Don’t forget to pack shorts and t-shirts because the weather is warm all day.

Doha in May

• The average temperature is 33°C (91°F).
• The average high temperature is 36°C (97°F).
• The average low temperature is 30°C (85°F).
• The average humidity is 38%.
• The average number of sunny days is 30.
• The average rainfall is 1mm (0″) over 1 day.

Packing advice- Make sure you bring shorts, T-shirts, and sunscreen.

Doha in June

• The average temperature is 36°C (96°F).
• The average high temperature is 39°C (103°F).
• The average low temperature is 32°C (89°F).
• The average humidity is 36%.
• The average number of sunny days is 30.
• The average rainfall is 0mm (0″) over 0 days.

Packing advice- Pack t-shirts, shorts, and sun protection since it’s very hot all day and all night.

Doha in July

• The average temperature is 37°C (98°F).
• The average high temperature is 40°C (105°F).
• The average low temperature is 33°C (91°F).
• The average humidity is 41%.
• The average number of sunny days is 31.
• The average rainfall is 0mm (0″) over 0 days.

Packing advice- Bring shorts, t-shirts, and sun protectioN.

Doha in August

• The average temperature is 36°C (97°F).
• The average high temperature is 40°C (104°F).
• The average low temperature is 33°C (91°F).
• The average humidity is 49%.
• The average number of sunny days is 31.
• The average rainfall is 0mm (0″) over 0 days.

Packing advice- Pack t-shirts, shorts, and sun protection since it’s very hot all day and all night.

Doha in September

• The average temperature is 34°C (94°F).
• The average high temperature is 38°C (101°F).
• The average low temperature is 31°C (88°F).
• The average humidity is 50%.
• The average number of sunny days is 30.
• The average rainfall is 0mm (0″) over 0 days.

Packing advice- Pack t-shirts, shorts, and sun protection since it’s very hot all day and all night.

Doha in October

• The average temperature is 31°C (88°F).
• The average high temperature is 35°C (95°F).
• The average low temperature is 28°C (82°F).
• The average humidity is 52%.
• The average number of sunny days is 30.
• The average rainfall is 1mm (0″) over 0 days.

Packing advice- Bring shorts and t-shirts to Doha in October because temperatures are warm all day.

Doha in November

• The average temperature is 26°C (79°F).
• The average high temperature is 29°C (84°F).
• The average low temperature is 24°C (75°F).
• The average humidity is 56%.
• The average number of sunny days is 26.
• The average rainfall is 7mm (0″) over 3 days.

Packing advice- Bring t-shirts and light clothing.

Doha in December

• The average temperature is 22°C (71°F).
• The average high temperature is 24°C (76°F).
• The average low temperature is 19°C (67°F).
• The average humidity is 60%.
• The average number of sunny days is 29.
• The average rainfall is 5mm (0″) over 2 days.

Packing advice- Bring t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings when it cools down.

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