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Best time to visit Doha
Doha is extremely hot and humid in summer; the mild winter from November to March is the sensible time to visit. Rain is almost absent. The sea is very warm in summer and pleasant in winter.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
November · Mean daily maximum
30.9 °C
1991–2025: 29.7 °C
+1.3 °C · higher
January · Wet days
3.6 days/month
1991–2025: 1.9 days/month
+1.7 days/month · higher
January · Monthly precipitation
26.7 mm/month
1991–2025: 10.4 mm/month
+16.3 mm/month · higher
August · Sea temperature
34.9 °C
1991–2025: 34.1 °C
+0.9 °C · higher
July: 155/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 47.7 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Coast and sea
Doha: the swimming season follows two curves
Average daily highs vary by 20.4 °C through the year, while the sea varies by 14.6 °C. Air and water temperature should therefore be considered separately.
The practical difference
The month with the highest daytime temperature and the month with the warmest sea need not define the same travel window. Rain and sunshine help resolve the trade-off.
Warmest sea
August · 34.1 °C
Highest average daily high
July and August · 42.7 °C
Fewest rainy days
June · 0
Most sunshine
June · 8.6 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
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| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 4.4 | 64 | 3.5 | 20 | 84 |
| February | 24 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 5.3 | 62 | 3.8 | 19 | 86 |
| March | 28 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 6.3 | 55 | 3.6 | 21 | 86 |
| April | 34 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 7.2 | 46 | 3.3 | 24 | 74 |
| May | 39 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 8.1 | 39 | 3.5 | 28 | 62 |
| June | 42 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 8.6 | 40 | 3.9 | 31 | 55 |
| July | 43 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 8.1 | 43 | 3.5 | 33 | 51 |
| August | 43 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 | 47 | 2.8 | 34 | 49 |
| September | 40 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 49 | 2.7 | 33 | 51 |
| October | 36 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 6.1 | 52 | 2.6 | 31 | 59 |
| November | 30 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 4.8 | 58 | 3.2 | 27 | 83 |
| December | 25 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 4.1 | 64 | 3.4 | 23 | 91 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Doha?
The strongest climate months are January, February, March, December. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Doha?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Doha are practically tied in July and August at around 43 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Doha?
In August, at around 34 °C.