When to go · Doha
Doha, month by month
The best months for Doha: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatCool days 14–22°C; the best month.Cool days 57–72°F; the best month.22 °C / 14 °C, 2 rain days72 °F / 57 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatPleasant; good for Katara and the Corniche.24 °C / 15 °C, 2 rain days75 °F / 59 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchGreatWarm and dry; still fine outdoors.28 °C / 18 °C, 2 rain days82 °F / 64 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixed35°C+ by afternoon; mornings only.95°F+ by afternoon; mornings only.34 °C / 23 °C, 1 rain days93 °F / 73 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayAvoid40°C+ and humid.104°F+ and humid.40 °C / 27 °C, 0 rain days104 °F / 81 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidExtreme heat and dust.42 °C / 30 °C, 0 rain days108 °F / 86 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidExtreme heat and humidity.42 °C / 32 °C, 0 rain days108 °F / 90 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidExtreme heat and humidity.42 °C / 32 °C, 0 rain days108 °F / 90 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberAvoidStill 40°C+; indoor plan only.Still 104°F+; indoor plan only.40 °C / 29 °C, 0 rain days104 °F / 84 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedHeat easing; late October is better.36 °C / 25 °C, 0 rain days97 °F / 77 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatComfortable; the main season.29 °C / 20 °C, 1 rain days84 °F / 68 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGreatCool; Qatar National Day on Dec 18 closes roads.24 °C / 16 °C, 2 rain days75 °F / 61 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays