Doha Weather in January
Qatar · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (72°F)
Avg low14°C (57°F)
Rainfall12 mm (0.5 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Doha in January: the average high is 22°C (72°F) and the average low is 14°C (57°F). January is winter in Qatar. The month is very dry, with about 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain spread over 2 days. You get roughly 10.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Doha?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Doha. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (72°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (57°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (64°F) |
| Rainfall | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Cloud cover | 45% |
| Daylight | 10.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.7 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Doha in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Doha weather in other months
Jan22°C / 14°C12 mmExcellentFeb24°C / 15°C5 mmExcellentMar29°C / 17°C5 mmExcellentApr34°C / 22°C7 mmGoodMay39°C / 26°C2 mmPoorJun42°C / 29°C0 mmPoorJul43°C / 31°C2 mmPoorAug43°C / 31°C0 mmPoorSep41°C / 29°C0 mmPoorOct36°C / 26°C3 mmFairNov30°C / 22°C11 mmExcellentDec25°C / 17°C7 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit DohaFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Manama20°C · 12 mm
- Dammam21°C · 12 mm
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm
- Sharjah24°C · 27 mm
- Riyadh22°C · 10 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.