Doha — time and weather
Doha is a city in Qatar, in the Asia/Qatar time zone. This page shows the current local time in Doha and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Doha
Local time in Doha is based on the Asia/Qatar time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Qatar is a small, wealthy Arabian Peninsula state with modern Doha, world-class museums and desert landscapes. The cool months from November to March are the best time to visit.
More about the country: Qatar →What to see in Doha
Sights and historical places
- The Corniche — a bayside promenade facing the skyline.
- Souq Waqif with its traditional shops and cafés.
- The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island with a marina.
- Katara Cultural Village with its amphitheatre and galleries.
Museums
- The Museum of Islamic Art, a masterpiece by architect I. M. Pei.
- The National Museum of Qatar, shaped like a desert rose.
- The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
Where to spend time
- Take a dune safari out to the Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid).
- Cruise the bay aboard a traditional dhow boat.
- Relax on the beaches and shopping malls of The Pearl.
Local cuisine
Souq Waqif and Doha's restaurants serve Qatari machboos, mezze and fresh Gulf seafood, with a glass of strong karak tea to finish.
Climate in Doha: month by month
The warmest month in Doha is July, with average daytime highs of 41.9 °C; the coolest is January, around 22.6 °C by day and 14.8 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in January (~31 mm) and is lowest in June (~0 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 15 | 31 | 3 |
| February | 24 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| March | 28 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| April | 33 | 22 | 6 | 1 |
| May | 38 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| June | 42 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| July | 42 | 31 | 4 | 1 |
| August | 41 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| September | 39 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| October | 36 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| November | 31 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| December | 25 | 17 | 16 | 1 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Doha are February: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Doha: Sunrise 05:09 · Sunset 18:05 · Day length 12:55
Time difference from Doha right now:
| New York | +7 h |
| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |