🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi vs Doha 🇶🇦

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Doha, Qatar — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Abu Dhabi is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi🇶🇦 Doha
Avg annual high33°C33°C
Hottest monthAugust (41°C)July (41°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (17°C low)January (14°C low)
Rainy days / year2125
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

🇶🇦 Doha

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (41°C), coldest lows in January (14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Abu Dhabi or Doha warmer?

Abu Dhabi and Doha have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Abu Dhabi or Doha?

Doha is rainier — Abu Dhabi sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi vs Doha?

Abu Dhabi is best around January, February, December; Doha is best around January, February, December.

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