Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High41.1°C
Low14.1°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Qatar Doha, Qatar
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.
Trip planning
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Doha.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
14 mm
January carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (7.6)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
11 hrsto14 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
16 km/h
June is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
41 %to69 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Doha, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Doha, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Doha feel over the year?
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.
When is the best time to visit Doha for dry weather?
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.
When is sun exposure strongest in Doha?
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.
Is Doha a windy place?
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.
How much daylight does Doha get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.