Season guide · Doha · Qatar
Doha in autumn
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The heat breaks through October, the sea is warm and the outdoor season returns by November. Expect highs up to 35°C (95°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 1 rainy days across October–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F) to 35°C (95°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 35°C (95°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 | 10.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit (in recent years late November or early December)
Make the most of the weather
Experience · Corniche
Dhow cruise on Doha Bay
Agree the length of the trip and the price before boarding shared dhows on the Corniche.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- After dark
Park · Aspire Zone
Aspire Park
Doha's largest park has a lake with ducks, shaded lawns, playgrounds and jogging paths, with the Torch Doha tower and Khalifa International Stadium as a backdrop.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Museum · Corniche
Museum of Islamic Art
Walk out along MIA Park in the late afternoon for the classic view of the West Bay skyline across the water.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Waterfront · Corniche
Doha Corniche
A 7-kilometre crescent promenade around Doha Bay links the Museum of Islamic Art with West Bay, with palm-lined paths, lawns, playgrounds and views of moored dhows.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Kids
- After dark
Day trips in autumn
- Al Thakhira mangroves (About 1 hour by car) — Grey mangrove forest on the north-east coast near Al Khor, best explored by kayak on a guided tour timed to the tide.
- Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (About 30–40 minutes by car) — A private collection set in a fort-like building on a farm west of Doha, with everything from vintage cars and carpets to Islamic manuscripts, fossils and a reconstructed Syrian house.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Doha?
Yes: November is among the best months. The heat breaks through October, the sea is warm and the outdoor season returns by November.
+What is the weather like in Doha in autumn?
Highs of up to 35°C (95°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.