Doha weather in January (Qatar)
Planning a trip to Doha in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In Doha the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.
Doha in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days of rainfall is expected.
The city usually sees around 244 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Doha climate page with graphs.
Doha, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
15°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
9%
Precipitation
12 mm
Rainy days
3 days
Humidity
71%
Sunshine
244 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Qatar in January
Find out more about the weather in Qatar in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Doha in January?
For visitors traveling to Doha, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
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