Doha Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Doha. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Doha is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 66 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Doha can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 15 mm of precipitation over 2 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C and receives 245 hours of sunshine. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Doha Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Qatar

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Qatar. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Doha’s average annual precipitation is 66 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Doha:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

For more detailed information about Doha’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Doha Climate page.