When to go · Qatar
Qatar in March
Great month. Warm and dry. In 2027 Ramadan runs to about 9 March, then Eid al-Fitr fills hotels (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Qatar
- Prices
- Medium
- Qatar
Verdict
Warm and dry. In 2027 Ramadan runs to about 9 March, then Eid al-Fitr fills hotels (check).
Is another month better than March?
No other month rates higher than March for Qatar in this guide.
Weather in March
- Doha and the east coast · Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Al Khorbest weather
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.
- Inland desert and the south · Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea), Mesaieed dunes, Al Karaanabest weather
Cold desert nights in December–January (10 °C (50 °F) or less); summer dunes are dangerous. Tour operators cut desert trips May–September.Cold desert nights in December–January (50 °F (10 °C) or less); summer dunes are dangerous. Tour operators cut desert trips May–September.
- North-west coast · Al Zubarah, Al Ruwais, Al Jassasiyabest weather
Shadeless fort and ruins; the shamal wind brings dust storms mostly May–July.
- Doha28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain days
- Al Khor27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
- Al Shahaniyah25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 1 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 1 rain days
- Al Shamal27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
- Al Wakrah26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
- Dukhan27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
- Mesaieed26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
- Umm Salal Mohammed26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Ramadan big impact
About 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (moves ~11 days earlier each year; check)
No eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight (fines apply); restaurants open after sunset with iftar buffets; shorter office and shop hours by day, malls busy until late; hotel bars and the QDC store close for the month and alcohol service stops (check).
Garangao
Mid-Ramadan evening
Children collect sweets door to door; events at Katara and Souq Waqif.
Eid al-Fitr big impact
About 9–12 Mar 2027 (check)
Official holiday of several days (longer for government); family outings, fireworks, full hotels and flights; some shops and museums on shorter hours.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Qatar
- Medium
- Prices · Qatar
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qatar, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Jan: Great
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Mar: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 3
Jan: 0
March: Warm and dry. In 2027 Ramadan runs to about 9 March, then Eid al-Fitr fills hotels (check).
January: Coolest month (14–22 °C): the best time for desert camps, Zubarah and walking the Corniche.
Qatar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in March
Rated best or good this month
Doha and the east coast
Best weather of the year (Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Al Khor)
Inland desert and the south
Best weather of the year (Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea), Mesaieed dunes, Al Karaana)
North-west coast
Best weather of the year (Al Zubarah, Al Ruwais, Al Jassasiya)
Warm and dry; still fine outdoors.
Best months: Nov–Mar
Best months: Oct–May (camel‑race season, milder weather)
Best months: Nov–Mar
Best months: Nov–Mar
Best months: Nov–Mar
Best months: Nov–Mar
Best months: Nov–Mar