Qatar Weather
🇶🇦 1 city covered · Asia
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in Qatar at a glance
Our Qatar coverage centers on Doha, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 107°F (42°C) in July and 72°F (22°C) in January, with about 12 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Doha - annual average 82°
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Doha averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 74 mm (2.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Doha climate page.
Live weather across Qatar today
Qatar cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha | 82° | Jul · 107° | Jan · 58° | 12 | 10.8 | 0 |
Qatar weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 58° | 2 | 9.5 h/day |
| February | 74° | 59° | 2 | 9.9 h/day |
| March | 81° | 65° | 2 | 10.3 h/day |
| April | 90° | 72° | 1 | 10.7 h/day |
| May | 100° | 80° | 0 | 11.9 h/day |
| June | 106° | 85° | 0 | 12.5 h/day |
| July | 107° | 88° | 0 | 11.9 h/day |
| August | 106° | 88° | 0 | 11.5 h/day |
| September | 102° | 84° | 0 | 11.1 h/day |
| October | 96° | 78° | 1 | 10.9 h/day |
| November | 85° | 71° | 2 | 10.0 h/day |
| December | 76° | 62° | 1 | 9.4 h/day |
Qatar weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Qatar?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Qatar?
Snow is essentially absent in the Qatar cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Qatar like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.