Monthly climate guide

Doha weather in May

Expect very hot weather in Doha in May: afternoons reach about 39°C (103°F), while nights drop to around 26°C (79°F). Around 1 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.

What stands out in May

Even after dark it stays around 26°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
May brings late spring to Doha.
Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 13°C apart.
Low humidity (around 40%) keeps the warmth pleasant rather than muggy.

Avg high

39°C

103°F

Avg low

26°C

79°F

Rainfall

1 mm

very dry

Humidity

40%

relative

Sky

32%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Doha weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Doha
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 May

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Doha in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Doha?

It can be, if you like heat: May highs in Doha are around 39°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Doha in May?

Average highs are about 39°C (103°F) and average lows about 26°C (79°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Doha in May?

Doha typically gets around 1 mm of rain in May — 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.