Monthly climate guide
Doha weather in January
With highs near 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), January feels warm in Doha. Rainfall averages about 6 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- January brings mid-winter to Doha.
January is typically Doha's coolest month.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
6 mm
very dry
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
43%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Doha weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 6 mm | 63% | 43% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 58°F | 3 mm | 61% | 45% |
| March | 28°C / 83°F | 17°C / 63°F | 7 mm | 55% | 45% |
| April | 34°C / 92°F | 22°C / 71°F | 8 mm | 46% | 49% |
| May | 39°C / 103°F | 26°C / 79°F | 1 mm | 40% | 32% |
| June | 42°C / 107°F | 29°C / 83°F | 0 mm | 39% | 24% |
| July | 43°C / 110°F | 31°C / 87°F | 0 mm | 43% | 31% |
| August | 43°C / 109°F | 31°C / 88°F | 0 mm | 46% | 30% |
| September | 41°C / 106°F | 29°C / 84°F | 0 mm | 48% | 26% |
| October | 36°C / 97°F | 26°C / 79°F | 4 mm | 51% | 28% |
| November | 29°C / 85°F | 22°C / 71°F | 16 mm | 57% | 40% |
| December | 24°C / 76°F | 16°C / 62°F | 6 mm | 65% | 38% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is January a good time to visit Doha?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Doha in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Doha?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Doha, with highs around 23°C and about 6 mm of rain.
How warm is Doha in January?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Doha in January?
Doha typically gets around 6 mm of rain in January — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Doha (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.