Doha Weather History
Qatar · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Doha sits 2815km from the equator, 13m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 48.3°C, set 2025-07-30, its record low 4.4°C, set 1992-01-25.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Doha
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Doha?
The highest temperature in this record for Doha is 48.3°C, measured on 2025-07-30. That is a recorded daily value from Doha's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Doha?
The lowest temperature in this record for Doha is 4.4°C, measured on 1992-01-25. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Doha get a year?
Doha averages 64mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 10 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Doha?
On 1982-03-13, 55.1mm fell on Doha, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 86% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Doha get a year?
Doha averages 4097 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.2 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Doha?
Across the summer months Doha averages a daytime high near 40.4°C, while winter nights average 14.8°C. The seasons here are set from Doha's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Doha?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Doha is 53 km/h, on 2022-05-13. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
