Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Qatar in January
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
65
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Qatar with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January21°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January14mm average rain
January is close to Qatar's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January7.9 hours average sun
January is one of Qatar's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January10°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January65 weather score
January sits close to Qatar's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
