The climate in Doha is hot and arid, with annual average temperatures spanning 22°C / 71°F during January up to 41°C / 106°F in July.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 5 mm / 0.2 inches per month, with January being the wettest (14 mm / 0.55 inches) and June the driest (0 mm / 0 inches).
UV peaks in May (index 9) and drops to its lowest in December (index 5); strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Daylight hours range from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
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Average highs up to 41.1°C and lows down to 14.1°C.
January averages 14 mm.
Typical peak UV is High.
Roughly 11 hrs to 14 hrs.
Average around 16 km/h, peaking in June.
Generally 41 % to 69 %.
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On a typical year, you can expect highs around 33°C (91°F) and lows near 23°C (73°F). Conditions usually feel very hot in the daytime and warm once the sun goes down. Skies are often clear or only partly cloudy, so you’ll see a good amount of sunshine.
The driest month is usually June, with around 0 mm (0.00 in) of rain. Most other months sit somewhere in between, with a mix of dry and showery days.
UV tends to peak in May, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Across the year, average winds sit around 16 km/h (10 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 57 km/h (35 mph). Overall it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.