Doha climate
Doha (Qatar) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Doha climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2271 | 1356 | 1864 | 60.2 |
| Feb | 2474 | 1457 | 1966 | 40.2 |
| Mar | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 40.2 |
| Apr | 3391 | 2170 | 2781 | 50.2 |
| May | 39102 | 2678 | 3290 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 41106 | 2882 | 3594 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 43109 | 3086 | 3697 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 42108 | 3087 | 3697 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 40104 | 2883 | 3493 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3696 | 2577 | 3087 | 20.1 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 100.4 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1661 | 2068 | 90.3 |
| Year | 43109 | 1356 | 2882 | 411.6 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63% | 52% | 3.6 | 10:43 |
| Feb | 62% | 50% | 4.3 | 11:16 |
| Mar | 53% | 49% | 5.1 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 46% | 52% | 5.7 | 12:43 |
| May | 39% | 36% | 6.6 | 13:22 |
| Jun | 39% | 29% | 7.0 | 13:42 |
| Jul | 43% | 38% | 6.6 | 13:34 |
| Aug | 47% | 34% | 6.4 | 13:01 |
| Sep | 49% | 31% | 5.9 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 52% | 35% | 5.0 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 57% | 46% | 3.8 | 10:52 |
| Dec | 64% | 48% | 3.3 | 10:34 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Doha is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 30 °C87 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C71 °F and lows 13 °C56 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.8 °C33.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 60% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (10 mm0.4 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 39% in May to 64% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in October to 15 km/h (9 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Doha
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 4 mm0.2 in to 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 43 °C109 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Doha
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2271 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 1356 to 16 °C61 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2882 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1762 to 26 °C78 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 41106 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 2882 to 30 °C87 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2984 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 2170 to 28 °C83 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Doha compares
Compared with Dammam, about 192 km to the northwest, Doha is on average 0.6 °C1 °F warmer and receives 10% less precipitation (41 mm1.6 in vs 46 mm1.8 in). The difference is largest in December (1 °C1.8 °F warmer).
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Dammam (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Manama (Bahrain, BWh) and Al Jubayl (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Ar Rayyan (pop. 272,465) and Lusail (pop. 198,600). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Doha, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Manama 141 km · 27 °C81 °F · 40 mm1.6 in
- Al Muharraq 142 km · 27 °C80 °F · 70 mm2.7 in
- Dammam 192 km · 27 °C81 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Al Hufuf 196 km · 27 °C81 °F · 33 mm1.3 in
- Al Jubayl 271 km · 27 °C81 °F · 47 mm1.8 in
- Abu Dhabi 304 km · 28 °C83 °F · 63 mm2.5 in
- Dubai 381 km · 28 °C83 °F · 84 mm3.3 in
- Warisan 390 km · 30 °C85 °F · 92 mm3.6 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Doha?
August is the warmest month in Doha, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (87 °F).
What is the coldest month in Doha?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (56 °F).
When does it rain the most in Doha?
November is the wettest month with about 10 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Doha?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.