Weather in January in Qatar
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 12 mm in Doha.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Qatar?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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