When to go · Doha
Doha, month by month
The best months for Doha: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatCool days 14–22°C (57–72°F); the best month.Cool days 57–72°F (14–22°C); the best month.22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 2 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatPleasant; good for Katara and the Corniche.24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchGreatWarm and dry; still fine outdoors.28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixed35°C (95°F)+ by afternoon; mornings only.95°F (35°C)+ by afternoon; mornings only.34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayAvoid40°C (104°F)+ and humid.104°F (40°C)+ and humid.40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 0 rain days104 °F (40 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidExtreme heat and dust.42 °C (108 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 0 rain days108 °F (42 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidExtreme heat and humidity.42 °C (108 °F) / 32 °C (90 °F), 0 rain days108 °F (42 °C) / 90 °F (32 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidExtreme heat and humidity.42 °C (108 °F) / 32 °C (90 °F), 0 rain days108 °F (42 °C) / 90 °F (32 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberAvoidStill 40°C (104°F)+; indoor plan only.Still 104°F (40°C)+; indoor plan only.40 °C (104 °F) / 29 °C (84 °F), 0 rain days104 °F (40 °C) / 84 °F (29 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedHeat easing; late October is better.36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 0 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatComfortable; the main season.29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGreatCool; Qatar National Day on Dec 18 closes roads.24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Doha, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 2
Feb: 2
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 2
January: Cool days 14–22°C; the best month.
February: Pleasant; good for Katara and the Corniche.
Doha: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.