Doha weather in May (Qatar)

How is the weather in Doha in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Doha generally has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 37°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 27°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Doha in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.4 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 325 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Doha. 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 37°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 44%  
SunshineSunshine 325 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Qatar in May

Find out more about the weather in Qatar in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Doha in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Doha.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Qatar? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Qatar. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.