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Qatar, month by month

The best months for Qatar: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatCoolest month (14–22 °C (57–72 °F)): the best time for desert camps, Zubarah and walking the Corniche.Doha and the east coast: best weather · Inland desert and the south: best weather · North-west coast: best weatherCrowds: High
  2. FebruaryGreatPleasant; Ramadan starts about 8 February in 2027 (check), which changes daytime life for the rest of the month.Doha and the east coast: best weather · Inland desert and the south: best weather · North-west coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 4 festivals or holidays
  3. MarchGreatWarm and dry. In 2027 Ramadan runs to about 9 March, then Eid al-Fitr fills hotels (check).Doha and the east coast: best weather · Inland desert and the south: best weather · North-west coast: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilMixed35 °C (95 °F) by afternoon; mornings and evenings outside, museums at midday.Doha and the east coast: fine · Inland desert and the south: fine · North-west coast: fineCrowds: Medium
  5. MayAvoid40 °C (104 °F)+ with shamal dust; Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 (check). Hotel deals only.Doha and the east coast: hot · Inland desert and the south: hot · North-west coast: hotCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneAvoidExtreme heat; outdoor work bans at midday. A stopover works if you stay indoors.Doha and the east coast: hot · Inland desert and the south: hot · North-west coast: hotCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidHottest and most humid; Summer in Qatar mall promotions and indoor events.Doha and the east coast: hot · Inland desert and the south: hot · North-west coast: hotCrowds: Low
  8. AugustAvoidHumid heat above 40 °C (104 °F); nights stay near 32 °C (90 °F).Doha and the east coast: hot · Inland desert and the south: hot · North-west coast: hotCrowds: Low
  9. SeptemberAvoidStill 40 °C (104 °F) in the day; schools restart and traffic returns.Doha and the east coast: hot · Inland desert and the south: hot · North-west coast: hotCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberMixedHeat eases late in the month; desert trips restart.Doha and the east coast: fine · Inland desert and the south: hot · North-west coast: fineCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatComfortable and busy: the season opens, events and the Formula 1 weekend at Lusail (dates vary, check) raise hotel prices.Doha and the east coast: best weather · Inland desert and the south: best weather · North-west coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  12. DecemberGreatCool evenings; National Day on 18 December closes Corniche roads and fills the city.Doha and the east coast: best weather · Inland desert and the south: best weather · North-west coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 4

January: Coolest month (14–22 °C): the best time for desert camps, Zubarah and walking the Corniche.

February: Pleasant; Ramadan starts about 8 February in 2027 (check), which changes daytime life for the rest of the month.

Qatar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

Weather by region

How each climate zone rates each month.

Weather rating by region and month
RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Doha and the east coastDoha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Al KhorBestBestBestOKHotHotHotHotHotOKBestBest
Inland desert and the southKhor Al Adaid (Inland Sea), Mesaieed dunes, Al KaraanaBestBestBestOKHotHotHotHotHotHotBestBest
North-west coastAl Zubarah, Al Ruwais, Al JassasiyaBestBestBestOKHotHotHotHotHotOKBestBest