Season guide · Doha · Qatar
Doha in summer
June–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Highs of 40°C or more with heavy humidity. Indoor museums and malls take over, and hotel rates fall sharply. Expect highs up to 42°C (108°F) and lows around 29°C (84°F), with about 0 rainy days across June–September.
Key facts
- Months
- June–September
- Temperatures
- 29°C (84°F) to 42°C (108°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 31°C (88°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 42°C (108°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 | 13.7 h | 1/5 |
| July | 42°C (108°F) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 | 13.6 h | 1/5 |
| August | 41°C (106°F) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 | 13 h | 1/5 |
| September | 39°C (102°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 41°C (106°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 1/5 and hotel prices 1/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Museum · Corniche
Museum of Islamic Art
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- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Waterfront · Corniche
Doha Corniche
Walk the stretch from MIA Park to the Sheraton Park in the early evening, then take the Red Line back from West Bay.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Kids
- After dark
Experience · Corniche
Dhow cruise on Doha Bay
Traditional wooden dhows moored along the Corniche take passengers out into Doha Bay for short trips with views of the West Bay towers and the Museum of Islamic Art.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- After dark
Park · Aspire Zone
Aspire Park
Visit from late afternoon in the cooler months, when local families gather around the lake.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Doha?
It is a trade-off: Highs of 40°C or more with heavy humidity. The best months overall are November–March.
+What is the weather like in Doha in summer?
Highs of up to 42°C (108°F) and lows around 29°C (84°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.