Climate in Doha — Annual Weather Overview
Doha has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 41.1°C) and the coolest is January (21.7°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 19.4°C swing between August highs and January lows. Rainfall is very low at around 76mm a year — January sees the most at 43.1mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.6 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 32.3°C, 17mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 40.9°C, 6mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 34.9°C, 5mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 23.6°C, 48mm rain.
Doha — Monthly Temperatures
Doha — Monthly Rainfall
✅ Best months to visit
October to May
ℹ️ No months to avoid
Weather in Doha stays reasonable all year.
Doha weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7°C | 14.3°C | 43.1mm | 9.0h | 4 | 10/10 |
| February | 23.8°C | 15.4°C | 1.5mm | 10.0h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March | 27.8°C | 18.5°C | 5.9mm | 10.4h | 1 | 10/10 |
| April | 32.1°C | 22.0°C | 10.7mm | 10.2h | 1 | 10/10 |
| May | 37.1°C | 26.4°C | 0.0mm | 11.7h | 0 | 8/10 |
| June | 41.0°C | 29.3°C | 0.0mm | 12.4h | 0 | 6/10 |
| July | 40.7°C | 31.1°C | 5.5mm | 11.5h | 1 | 6/10 |
| August | 41.1°C | 31.3°C | 0.0mm | 11.4h | 0 | 6/10 |
| September | 39.0°C | 28.9°C | 0.0mm | 11.0h | 0 | 6/10 |
| October | 35.4°C | 25.6°C | 1.6mm | 10.9h | 0 | 8/10 |
| November | 30.2°C | 21.9°C | 3.7mm | 10.0h | 2 | 10/10 |
| December | 25.4°C | 17.5°C | 3.8mm | 9.2h | 1 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Doha have?
Doha has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 21.7°C in January to 41.1°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Doha?
August is the hottest month in Doha, with average highs of 41.1°C and lows of 31.3°C.
What is the coldest month in Doha?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 21.7°C and lows of 14.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Doha?
January is the wettest month, averaging 43.1mm of rainfall over around 4 rainy days.
How much rain does Doha get per year?
Doha receives around 76mm of rain per year. The driest month is May (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Doha?
The best time to visit Doha is October to May. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.