Which is the hottest month in Doha?

The hottest time of year in Doha is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 40°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Doha?

It never rains much in Doha but February usually has the most rain with an average of 17mm. There are normally 4 days in February with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Doha?

The sunniest time of year in Doha is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Doha?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Doha in August when the water temperature reaches 34°C.

Best time to visit Doha

Q: When is the best time to visit Doha?

The best time to visit Doha is May, June, July, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Doha?

The best time to visit Doha is May, June, July, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Qatar, represented by Doha, (Doha) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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