Doha, QatarQuick decision
When to visit Doha?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–81°F in March
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
June (0%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Museum of Islamic ArtNovember–March — I.M. Pei masterpiece, millennial collection.
Souq WaqifYear-round — restored souk, falcons, spices and restaurants.
Inland Sea & DesertOctober–March — Khor Al Adaid, dune bashing and inland sea.
Skyline & PearlYear-round — The Pearl, Lusail and corniche at sunset.
Monthly climate data
Doha weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 57°F | 73°F | 6% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 59°F | 73°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ March | 64°F | 81°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 72°F | 90°F | 4% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🥵 May | 81°F | 100°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 86°F | 108°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 88°F | 108°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 88°F | 106°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 84°F | 102°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 79°F | 95°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 72°F | 86°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 63°F | 77°F | 5% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 32°F, 4% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 42°F, 0% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°F, 2% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 24°F, 6% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
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Tip : May, August offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 8% rainy days and 27°F.
June is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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