Qatar in January

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

• Doha and the east coast · Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Al Khorbest weather

  Highs 22–25 °C in January, 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 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.

Crowds · Qatar

High

Prices · Qatar

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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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)

• Doha

  Cool days 14–22°C; the best month.