Doha at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 41°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 34.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,630 h
- Rain a year
- 54 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Doha
Doha has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,630 hours of sunshine a year, Doha is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
What is the weather like in Doha in October?
In October, Doha is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Doha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:31 – 17:08
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on average
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Qatar
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Doha
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 30.0 – 31.7 °C
Swimming season: Mar – Jan
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Doha ranges from 19.5 °C in February to 34.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to January.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 33.4 and 35.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.1° | 18.8° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.5° | 18.4° | 20.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 21.2° | 20.3° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 24.3° | 23.5° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 28.1° | 27.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 30.8° | 30.1° | 31.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 32.9° | 32.1° | 33.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 34.3° | 33.4° | 35.4° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 33.3° | 32.6° | 34.2° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 30.9° | 30.0° | 31.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.2° | 26.3° | 28.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 22.9° | 21.8° | 24.1° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Doha
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Doha, 84 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Doha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Doha: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Doha: 1 mm in the whole month.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 99 | 22° | 14° | 20.1° | 8.7 h | 2 | 12 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 23° | 15° | 19.5° | 9.4 h | 1 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 27° | 17° | 21.2° | 9.1 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 32° | 21° | 24.3° | 10.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 50 | 38° | 26° | 28.1° | 11.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 40° | 28° | 30.8° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 41° | 30° | 32.9° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 41° | 30° | 34.3° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 39° | 28° | 33.3° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 35° | 25° | 30.9° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 29° | 21° | 27.2° | 9.4 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 100 | 24° | 16° | 22.9° | 9.0 h | 1 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
25.29° N, 51.53° E · 11 m · Asia/Qatar
Best time to visit Doha
The best time to visit Doha is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from March to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 54 mm fall in an average year.
Doha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Doha in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–38 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Doha in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 40–41 °C by day
- Sea 33 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Doha in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–39 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Doha in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Doha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
99January22° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In January, Doha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in January100February23° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In February, Doha is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in February99March27° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In March, Doha is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in March68April32° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In April, Doha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in April50May38° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In May, Doha is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in May50June40° · Sea 31° · 11 h
In June, Doha is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in June50July41° · Sea 33° · 11 h
In July, Doha is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in July50August41° · Sea 34° · 11 h
In August, Doha is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 34.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in August50September39° · Sea 33° · 10 h
In September, Doha is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 33.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in September50October35° · Sea 31° · 10 h
In October, Doha is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in October88November29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In November, Doha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Doha.
Doha in November100December24° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In December, Doha is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Doha.
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Doha vs. Abu Dhabi
In October the holiday weather in Doha and Abu Dhabi is about equally good (score 50 vs. 51). During the day it is about as warm in Abu Dhabi as in Doha. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Doha | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 35° |
| Sea | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Doha
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Doha
When is the best time to visit Doha?
The best time to visit Doha is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Doha?
The sea temperature in Doha ranges from 19.5 °C in February to 34.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to January.
Can you swim in Doha in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Doha?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Doha?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 54 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Doha get?
Doha gets around 3,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 11.2 hours a day; in January there are 8.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Doha in?
Doha uses the time zone Asia/Qatar, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Doha?
A nonstop flight from London to Doha takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,230 km.
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