Qatar weather in January

Thinking about venturing to Qatar this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Qatar in January?

January in Qatar generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Doha. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Qatar that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 12 mm in Doha. Meanwhile, Doha enjoys approximately 244 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Qatar, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Qatar's yearly weather, check out our Qatar climate page.

Where to go in Qatar in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Qatar on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Qatar

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Qatar?

Average weather in Doha

In January Doha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Doha
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17°C 
245 hours 
15 mm 
2 days 
22°C 
15°C 
244 hours 
12 mm 
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24°C 
16°C 
224 hours 
13 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Doha

Average weather in Mesaieed

In January Mesaieed generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mesaieed
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25°C 
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242 hours 
12 mm 
2 days 
22°C 
15°C 
245 hours 
10 mm 
2 days 
23°C 
16°C 
224 hours 
12 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Mesaieed

Average weather in Al Khor

In January Al Khor generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Al Khor
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24°C 
19°C 
249 hours 
16 mm 
3 days 
22°C 
16°C 
240 hours 
14 mm 
4 days 
22°C 
17°C 
220 hours 
12 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Al Khor

Average weather in Al Wakrah

In January Al Wakrah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Al Wakrah
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25°C 
18°C 
242 hours 
14 mm 
2 days 
22°C 
16°C 
245 hours 
11 mm 
3 days 
23°C 
16°C 
224 hours 
12 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Al Wakrah

Average weather in Lusail

In January Lusail generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Lusail
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24°C 
18°C 
249 hours 
16 mm 
3 days 
22°C 
16°C 
240 hours 
13 mm 
3 days 
23°C 
16°C 
220 hours 
12 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Lusail

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Qatar.

Is January the best time to visit Qatar?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Qatar. Typically, the climate in Doha is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Doha. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be unpleasant.

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