Doha in May
The weather in May
In May, Doha averages daytime highs of 36° and night-time lows of 26° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 9%.
Days are 5.5° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.2°. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May 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 04:50 and sets at 18:12 local time, giving 13 h 22 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 30 minutes over the month.
Why 58/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 69/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Doha in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Doha?
May scores 58/100 for Doha, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 36°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Doha in May?
Daytime highs average 36°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Doha in May?
Doha receives about 0 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Doha in May?
The sea averages 28°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.