Doha in December
The weather in December
In December, Doha averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 20 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 17%.
Days are 5.3° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 2.4°. The sea averages 23°, pleasant for a swim.
December scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Doha.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 16:47 local time, giving 10 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 6 minutes over the month.
Why 96/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 83/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Doha in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Doha?
December scores 96/100 for Doha, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 2 wet days.
How warm is Doha in December?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 17°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Doha in December?
Doha receives about 20 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 2 days.
Can you swim in Doha in December?
The sea averages 23°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.