Doha in August
The weather in August
In August, Doha averages daytime highs of 40° and night-time lows of 30° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 5%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 1.9°. The sea averages 34°, comfortably warm for swimming.
August scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Doha. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:08 and sets at 18:10 local time, giving 13 h 02 min of daylight. Days shorten by 38 minutes over the month.
Why 58/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 40/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Doha in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Doha?
August scores 58/100 for Doha, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 40°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Doha in August?
Daytime highs average 40°C and night-time lows 30°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Doha in August?
Doha receives about 0 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Doha in August?
The sea averages 34°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.