Weather in Doha
What's the weather like in Doha?
Doha has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and low overall rainfall. Average daytime highs range from 22°C (72°F) in January to 41°C (106°F) in July, with overnight lows around 14°C (57°F) and 31°C (87°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Doha are January through March, and December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇶🇦 Qatar
- Region
- Middle East
- Time zone
- Asia/Qatar
- Coordinates
- 25.285, 51.531
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 20 mm | 4 | — |
| February | 23°C / 74°F | 15°C / 59°F | 10 mm | 5 | — |
| March | 27°C / 81°F | 18°C / 65°F | 8 mm | 5 | — |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 22°C / 72°F | 6 mm | 3 | — |
| May | 38°C / 100°F | 27°C / 80°F | 0 mm | 0 | — |
| June | 41°C / 106°F | 29°C / 85°F | 0 mm | 0 | — |
| July | 41°C / 106°F | 31°C / 87°F | 2 mm | 1 | — |
| August | 41°C / 106°F | 31°C / 87°F | 0 mm | 0 | — |
| September | 39°C / 102°F | 29°C / 83°F | 0 mm | 0 | — |
| October | 35°C / 95°F | 26°C / 78°F | 1 mm | 1 | — |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 70°F | 10 mm | 4 | — |
| December | 25°C / 76°F | 17°C / 62°F | 10 mm | 2 | — |
Doha by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Doha?
The most comfortable months in Doha are usually January, February, December, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Doha?
July is typically the hottest month in Doha, averaging a high of 41°C (106°F).
What is the coldest month in Doha?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 14°C (57°F).
Does it snow in Doha?
Snow is rare in Doha; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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