Weather in Doha in December
December in Doha is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Qatar, this is how Doha actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, December sits in the middle of Doha's year.
Pack for Doha in December, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 21°C
18–25°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Doha in December. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Doha in December. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Doha
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Doha
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Doha
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Similar weather in December
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FAQs about Doha
Climate averages for Doha, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Doha is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 38°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 19 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
