Month guide · Doha · Qatar
Doha in March
What March is really like in Doha: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Doha. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny; one of the best months for beaches and the Inland Sea before the heat arrives.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Doha: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with February (23°C (73°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:43
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, sunny days in the low to mid-20s and cool evenings; National Day and the sports calendar make it the busiest season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit (usually in spring)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Education City
Qatar National Library
Combine it with a ride on the Education City tram and a visit to Mathaf nearby.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
Gallery · Education City
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Housed in a converted school in Education City, Mathaf holds one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary Arab art, with rotating exhibitions drawn from works by artists across the Arab world from the late 19th century onwards.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Aspire Zone
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Leave time for the interactive Sports Zone at the end, where children can try different sports.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Waterfront · Corniche
Old Doha Port
The redeveloped port next to the Museum of Islamic Art has a Mina District of brightly painted low-rise buildings with cafés, small shops and seafood restaurants, plus the cruise terminal and marina.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Food
- Couples
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Doha.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 18°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Doha?
It is one of the best months to visit Doha. Warm and sunny; one of the best months for beaches and the Inland Sea before the heat arrives.
+How warm is Doha in March?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Doha in March?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.