Doha Qatar
Country: Qatar · Region: Arabian Gulf · Currency: Qatari Riyal
Doha is Qatar's rapidly modernizing capital on the Persian Gulf, transformed from a pearl fishing village into a cosmopolitan hub with diverse expatriate population and contemporary infrastructure.
Top sights
Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum of Qatar, Souq Waqif, Al Koot Fort, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Corniche
Things to do
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Flagship museum housed in a building designed by I.M. Pei, featuring artifacts from Muslim dynasties across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
- National Museum of Qatar
- Opened in early 2019, featuring an original early 20th-century palace and a new extension designed by French architect Jean Nouvel inspired by desert sand roses.
- Al Koot Fort
- A big white fort built in 1880 during the Ottoman period, located in the parking lot of Souq Waqif.
- Souq Waqif
- Traditional marketplace in Doha featuring covered passageways and old architecture near Al Koot Fort.
Where to eat
- Museum of Islamic Art Cafe
- Cafe located within the gloriously air-conditioned Museum of Islamic Art building.
Forecast for Doha
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Weather in Doha by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F | 58°F | 0.7 in | 5 |
| February | 74°F | 59°F | 0.4 in | 3 |
| March | 81°F | 64°F | 0.4 in | 3 |
| April | 90°F | 71°F | 0.3 in | 2 |
| May | 100°F | 80°F | 0.1 in | 2 |
| June | 106°F | 84°F | 0.0 in | |
| July | 107°F | 87°F | 0.1 in | 1 |
| August | 106°F | 87°F | 0.0 in | |
| September | 102°F | 83°F | 0.0 in | |
| October | 96°F | 78°F | 0.1 in | 2 |
| November | 85°F | 71°F | 0.4 in | 3 |
| December | 76°F | 62°F | 0.4 in | 3 |
Getting around
Use the Doha Metro (opened 2019) with three lines, public buses operated by Mowasalat, taxis (Karwa or Uber), or car rental; metro day pass costs QR 6.
What to eat
Diverse international dining options available throughout the city due to its expatriate population; cafes present in major museums.
Tips
Book taxis in advance during business hours, verify your international driving licence regulations before arrival, and use the metro card system for convenient public transport.
Best for
Modern architecture, museums, cultural heritage