Doha in October

Heat easing; late October is better.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatComfortable; the main season.
• DecemberGreatCool; Qatar National Day on Dec 18 closes roads.
• JanuaryGreatCool days 14–22°C; the best month.
• FebruaryGreatPleasant; good for Katara and the Corniche.

• DohaHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 0 days
• Doha and the east coast, Qatar · Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Al Khorfine

  Highs 22–25 °C (72–77 °F) in January, 42–46 °C (108–115 °F) in July; coastal humidity makes August and September feel worse than the thermometer. Rain is rare and falls in winter in short storms that flood roads.Highs 72–77 °F (22–25 °C) in January, 108–115 °F (42–46 °C) in July; coastal humidity makes August and September feel worse than the thermometer. Rain is rare and falls in winter in short storms that flood roads.

Crowds · Qatar overall

Medium

Prices · Qatar overall

Medium

Qatar overall: Heat eases late in the month; desert trips restart.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Doha, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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