Best time to visit Qatar

November to March. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

November to March

Sources agree on the cooler months, roughly November to March, with some extending to April. Summer heat makes outdoor plans hard.

“For most travelers seeking maximum daily experience, November to March wins with manageable heat and low rain.” pack-lightly.com
“The best time to visit Qatar runs from mid-November to mid-March” climatestotravel.com
“November to March are considered to be the peak season to visit Qatar.” acko.com

6 of the 9 travel guides we read name these months.

Qatar month by month

Average high and low in Doha

Best timeJanuary73°F / 59°FChecking fares…January is cool and pleasant, with the Kite Festival, the MIA Bazaar and a big shopping festival.Some cool, windy days in January can fall below 10C at night.December and January see peak crowds.
Best timeFebruary75°F / 60°FChecking fares…February is cool and breezy, with National Sports Day, the food festival and Souq Waqif markets.The sea is at its coolest in February, about 20C.
Best timeMarch82°F / 65°FChecking fares…March is warm but not excessive, a transitional month.Ramadan is described as beginning in March in that guide's year; many shops and attractions close by day and open late at night.
April92°F / 73°FChecking fares…April brings warm weather and sports events such as the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.The hot season runs April to October.
May103°F / 82°FChecking fares…May starts the very hot period, which lasts to mid-October.May suits beaches, kite surfing and mangrove kayaking before the full heat.
June108°F / 87°FChecking fares…June highs reach about 42C with almost no rain.The guide suggests indoor attractions and museums in June because of the heat.
July108°F / 90°FChecking fares…July is the hottest month at about 41C.The record high of 50.4C was set in July 2010.
August107°F / 89°FChecking fares…Humidity builds through August and September, which feel particularly stifling.August highs average about 40C.
September103°F / 86°FChecking fares…September is rated middling: 39C highs and no rain.Summer runs through October; fewer tourists and lower prices on flights and hotels.
October96°F / 80°FChecking fares…October is a transition to shoulder season: heat fades and evenings turn pleasant.September and October are shoulder months with fewer crowds, but rain and sandstorms are possible.
Best timeNovember86°F / 72°FChecking fares…November is rated the best month: about 30C and 4mm of rain.November is named the best month, but it is also the most crowded.Katara Traditional Dhow Festival
Best timeDecember77°F / 63°FChecking fares…Qatar National Day on December 18 brings parades and fireworks.December has peak crowds and rising prices.Qatar National Day

Weather: Doha averages (1992 to 2021 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Qatar

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

November to MarchMilder heat makes it the peak season, with the most tourists and highest prices.
December and JanuaryPeak crowds, with prices up 15 to 20%.

Quietest

June to SeptemberHotel rates run lower and crowds thin out in the heat.
Summer (May to October)Fewer tourists and lower flight and hotel prices; indoor attractions stay open.

Watch for

June to AugustExtreme heat of 42C or more, with heat stroke risk; some sources advise avoiding the season.
August and SeptemberRising humidity makes late summer particularly stifling.
Spring and autumnOne source says sandstorms are most common in shoulder months, limiting visibility.
December to AprilThe scarce rain falls in short, sometimes heavy showers that can cause flooding.

Questions people ask

What is the hottest month in Qatar?: July, at about 41C to 42C for Doha highs, with a record of 50.4C in July 2010.

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