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Qatar Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Qatar in May.

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

What to Expect in Qatar in May

May in Qatar generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Al Khor at 35°C (95°F) to very hot in Al-Rayyan at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Al-Rayyan and 27°C (81°F) in Al Khor. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Qatar, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.4 mm (0.02 in) in Doha.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Doha gets approximately 325 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Qatar in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Qatar

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Qatar?

Temperature range in Qatar (May)

Precipitation variation in Qatar (May)

Doha

In May Doha generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
37°C (99°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
325 hours
343 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Mesaieed

In May Mesaieed generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
37°C (99°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
326 hours
342 hours
Monthly rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions

Al Khor

In May Al Khor generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
320 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Al Wakrah

In May Al Wakrah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
36°C (97°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
326 hours
342 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions

Lusail

In May Lusail generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
36°C (97°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
320 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Qatar in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doha 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Mesaieed 37°C (99°F) 28°C (82°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Al Wakrah 36°C (97°F) 28°C (82°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Al Khor 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Ad Dawhah 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Lusail 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)

Qatar weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Qatar in May?

In May, Qatar generally has less favorable weather conditions. Doha sees daytime temperatures near 37°C (99°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Qatar in May?

Doha averages a daytime maximum of 37°C (99°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

Does Qatar get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Doha averages just 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Qatar.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Qatar?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Doha, May may not be the ideal time to visit Qatar.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly excellent weather in Doha. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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