Doha or Dubai in March?
On climate data, Dubai comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
DohaPhoto: Haakon S. Krohn · CC BY-SA 3.0
DubaiPhoto: Tvisha2 · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Doha | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 28 °C | 27 °C |
| Average daily low | 17 °C | 20 °C |
| Sea | 21 °C | 23 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 2 rainy days (est.) ★ | 3 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 7 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 55 % | 61 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- The sea at Dubai is about 2 °C warmer.
Doha or Dubai in March: the short answer
In March, Dubai comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Doha 86/100 vs Dubai 92/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on March as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Doha averages a climate score of 69/100, Dubai 73/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in March, side by side
The average daily high is about 28 °C in Doha and 27 °C in Dubai — warmer in Doha. Average daily lows are around 17 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Doha sees about 2 rainy days in March and Dubai about 3 — drier in Doha. Dubai gets more sunshine (6 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In March the water is about 21 °C at Doha and 23 °C at Dubai — warmer for swimming at Dubai. Over the year, Doha is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Dubai in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is August for Doha and August for Dubai.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Doha records roughly 9 rainy days and Dubai about 15 — the drier of the two overall is Doha. At their sunniest, Doha reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Dubai about 9 (May). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Doha is at its best in January, February, March and December, while Dubai peaks in January, February, March and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the March scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Dubai scores higher in March (Doha 89 vs Dubai 96).
City breaks: Dubai scores higher in March (Doha 86 vs Dubai 90).
Active & hiking: Dubai scores higher in March (Doha 76 vs Dubai 79).
Family: Dubai scores higher in March (Doha 91 vs Dubai 97).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In March, Dubai leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Dubai carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.