Doha Weather Forecast
Doha weather: 96°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Doha weather in March
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Climate in Doha month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74° | 59° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 76° | 61° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 80° | 65° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 91° | 74° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 103° | 82° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 109° | 87° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 110° | 90° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 107° | 89° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 104° | 85° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 96° | 79° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 87° | 71° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 78° | 63° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Doha
Go in January, February, March, April, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Doha compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Doha.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 187 mi | 84°F | about the same | 6 in |
| United Arab Emirates | 187 mi | 84°F | about the same | 6 in |
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | 194 mi | 84°F | about the same | 6 in |
| Zayed International Airport | 204 mi | 84°F | about the same | 6 in |
| Dubai | 234 mi | 83°F | about the same | 8 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Doha?
Doha is a city in Qatar. Its coordinates are 25.2854, 51.531. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Doha right now?
It is currently 96°F (36°C) with clear. Humidity is 63% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Doha?
January, February, March, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Doha, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Doha in?
Doha observes Asia/Qatar (UTC+03:00). The local time is 7:01 PM.
How many people live in Doha?
Doha has a population of approximately 1.2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Doha?
The closest airports are Hamad International Airport (DOH), 5 mi away, Zayed International Airport (AUH), 204 mi away and Dubai International Airport (DXB), 240 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Doha?
Popular options include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Burj Khalifa.
What places are in Doha?
Doha covers 1 places in this atlas, including Hamad International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 7:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
