Doha weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Doha in november
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Doha sits at 25°17′N 51°31′E in Qatar, in Asia. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Doha weather by month
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Doha weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Doha?
Which months are best for visiting Doha?
The best months to visit Doha are January, February, March, November. Qatar National Day December 18 fills the Corniche with air shows and dhow parades; Katara Traditional Dhow Festival in November brings pearl divers from six Gulf states.
Q02Which month is warmest in Doha?
Which month is warmest in Doha?
July runs the highest averages in Doha, with typical daytime highs of 42°C (107°F). Locals appear only after 9pm; Souq Waqif rooftop terraces run mist cannons and everyone drinks karak chai despite the heat.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Doha?
Which month is chilliest in Doha?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 23°C (73°F). January nights hit 12°C and Qataris wear puffer jackets over thobes; desert camping season peaks at Khor Al Adaid inland sea.
Q04When is the rainy season in Doha?
When is the rainy season in Doha?
January typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 17mm on average. Rare February storms drop 40mm in hours; underpasses on Al Corniche and around City Center flood and stay closed for two days.
Q05How would you describe Doha's weather?
How would you describe Doha's weather?
Doha, Qatar has very hot summers, warm winters, a mostly dry climate year-round. Souq Waqif rebuilt in 2006 looks ancient but is meticulously reconstructed — the falcon souq upstairs is where actual sheikhs shop. Msheireb Downtown's four museums are free and cover Qatar's slave trade honestly. Take the metro to Lusail for the Place Vendôme mall that outsizes Versailles. Machboos rice with hammour fish lives at Al Mourjan on the Corniche for lunch, not the hotel restaurants tourists default to. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.