When to go · Qatar
Qatar in November
Great month. Comfortable and busy: the season opens, events and the Formula 1 weekend at Lusail (dates vary, check) raise hotel prices.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Qatar
- Prices
- High
- Qatar
Verdict
Comfortable and busy: the season opens, events and the Formula 1 weekend at Lusail (dates vary, check) raise hotel prices.
Is another month better than November?
No other month rates higher than November for Qatar in this guide.
Weather in November
- 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.
- Doha29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain days
- Al Khor29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain days
- Al Shahaniyah28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain days
- Al Shamal29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain days
- Al Wakrah28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain days
- Dukhan30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 1 rain days
- Mesaieed27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 1 rain days
- Umm Salal Mohammed27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °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.
Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix
Late Nov (check)
Lusail hotel and ride-hailing prices spike; night traffic to the circuit.
Katara Traditional Dhow Festival
Mid to late November (check) · Doha
Dhow races, pearl-diving shows, crafts; Katara is busy on weekends.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Qatar
- High
- Prices · Qatar
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qatar, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Great
Jan: Great
Crowds
Nov: High
Jan: High
Prices
Nov: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 2
Jan: 0
November: Comfortable and busy: the season opens, events and the Formula 1 weekend at Lusail (dates vary, check) raise hotel prices.
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 November
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)
Comfortable; the main season.
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