Season guide · Doha · Qatar
Doha in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warm March and April are good for beaches and the desert; by May the heat limits outdoor activity to mornings and evenings. Expect highs up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 3 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 39°C (102°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 3
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 2 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 33°C (91°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| May | 39°C (102°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 | 13.4 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 3 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit (usually in spring)
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 spring
- Zubarah (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — The UNESCO-listed ruins of an 18th-century pearl-trading town on the north-west coast, with excavated streets, houses and a harbour, next to the restored square fort of Al Zubarah.
- Al Wakrah (About 25 minutes by Red Line metro or car) — A coastal town south of Doha with a restored seafront souq of low stone buildings, seafood restaurants and a public beach.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Doha?
Yes: March is among the best months. Warm March and April are good for beaches and the desert; by May the heat limits outdoor activity to mornings and evenings.
+What is the weather like in Doha in spring?
Highs of up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 3 rainy days over the season.