Weather by month for central Qatar, the best months to go and how Qatar's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 23°C to 29°C · 1–3 rain days
Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 30°C · 2 rain days
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 37°C to 44°C · 0 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 23°C / 13°C | 2 days (16 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: February | 24°C / 14°C | 3 days (16 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: March | 29°C / 17°C | 3 days (8 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| April | 34°C / 21°C | 1 day (8 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| May | 40°C / 26°C | 0 days (3 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| June | 43°C / 28°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 12.5 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| July | 44°C / 30°C | 0 days (3 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| August | 44°C / 29°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| September | 41°C / 27°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| October | 37°C / 24°C | 0 days (2 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| November | 30°C / 20°C | 2 days (12 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| Best month: December | 25°C / 16°C | 1 day (10 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 9.8/10 |
Figures for central Qatar; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
23°C / 13°C · 2 rain days · 9.4 h sun
January is one of the best months to visit Qatar, with a score of 9.5. Days reach about 23°C and nights drop to around 13°C. Rain falls on only about 2 days, so it rarely gets in the way. Pack a light layer for the cooler evenings.
24°C / 14°C · 3 rain days · 9.8 h sun
February also scores 9.5 and is one of the best times to go. Highs are about 24°C and lows about 14°C, with around 2.5 rain days. You get nearly 10 hours of sun a day. This is good weather for walking and spending long days outside.
29°C / 17°C · 3 rain days · 10.2 h sun
March is still a best month, with a score of 8.1. It gets warmer, with highs near 29°C and lows around 17°C. Rain falls on about 2.5 days. This is the last comfortable month before the heat builds, so go early in the month if you can.
34°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.7 h sun
April is only an ok month, with a score of 4.2. Highs reach about 34°C and rain falls on around 1 day. The heat makes the middle of the day tiring outdoors, so plan activities for mornings and evenings. If your dates are flexible, March is a much better choice.
40°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 11.9 h sun
May is a month to avoid, with a score of 3.4. Highs reach about 40°C and even nights stay near 26°C. There is almost no rain, at 0.3 days. The heat makes walking or sightseeing outside hard for most of the day.
43°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 12.5 h sun
June is a bad time to go, with a score of 3.5. Highs are about 43°C, lows stay near 28°C and there are 0 rain days. Being outside for long in the daytime is unpleasant and can be unsafe. Choose a winter month instead.
44°C / 30°C · 0 rain days · 11.9 h sun
July is one of the hottest months and a month to avoid, with a score of 3.4. Highs reach about 44°C and nights stay near 30°C. Rain is rare, at 0.4 days. There is little relief from the heat, even after dark.
44°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
August is another month to avoid, with a score of 3.5. Highs are about 44°C, lows around 29°C and there are 0 rain days. The heat limits you to indoor places for most of the day. It is not a good time for a trip.
41°C / 27°C · 0 rain days · 11.1 h sun
September is still a month to avoid, with a score of 3.5. Highs are about 41°C and nights stay near 27°C. Rain falls on only 0.2 days. The summer heat has not yet broken, so outdoor plans remain difficult.
37°C / 24°C · 0 rain days · 10.9 h sun
October scores 3.4 and is still a month to avoid. It starts to cool, but highs are still about 37°C and lows near 24°C, with 0.3 rain days. Days are too hot for comfortable sightseeing. If you can, wait until November.
30°C / 20°C · 2 rain days · 9.9 h sun
November is when the good season starts, with a score of 7.8 and a best verdict. Highs drop to about 30°C and nights to around 20°C. Rain falls on about 1.5 days. It is warm but pleasant for time outdoors.
25°C / 16°C · 1 rain days · 9.3 h sun
December has the highest score of the year, 9.8, and is the best time to visit Qatar. Highs are about 25°C and lows about 16°C. Rain falls on around 1 day, and you get about 9 hours of sun. The weather suits long days outside.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March suit city trips best. Daytime highs stay between 23°C and 29°C, and rain falls on 2.5 days a month at most. Avoid May to September, when highs reach 40°C to 44°C.
Hiking & nature
December, January and February are best for hiking. Highs sit around 23°C to 24.5°C and lows fall to 13°C to 15.5°C, so long walks stay comfortable. From June to September, highs above 41°C make hiking unsafe.
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FAQ
No. August is one of the worst months to visit Qatar. Average highs reach 43.8°C, and nights stay hot at around 29.4°C. There are 0 rain days, so there is no relief from the heat. July is just as hot, with highs of 43.8°C. Our score for August is 3.5, and we advise you to avoid it unless you must travel then.
Yes. December is the best month to visit Qatar, with the highest score of the year at 9.8. Days are warm at around 24.5°C, and nights are mild at about 15.5°C. You get about 9.3 hours of sun a day. Rain is rare, with about 1 rain day and 10 mm for the month. January and February are almost as good, with scores of 9.5.
April is acceptable, but it is not ideal. Its score is 4.2. Average highs climb to 34.2°C, and lows are about 20.9°C, so afternoons already feel hot. If you can choose, go in March instead. March has highs of about 28.8°C and a score of 8.1. After April, the heat gets worse, and May to October are months to avoid.
Yes, for most travellers October is still too hot. Average highs are 36.6°C and lows are 23.8°C, and it scores only 3.4. Waiting a few weeks makes a big difference. In November, highs drop to about 29.8°C and the score rises to 7.8. November has about 1.5 rain days and 12 mm of rain, so showers are still rare.
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