Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
99°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Doha
Qatar · Middle East
Very hot afternoons are the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Early to mid
Daytime high
99°F
Lows around 81°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid stretches.
48%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 82°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
87%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
11 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
81°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 97°F, easing to about 91°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning94°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday98°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon97°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening91°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71 | 58 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.8 | 68 | 71 |
| Feb | 74 | 60 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.4 | 64 | 69 |
| Mar | 80 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.7 | 56 | 70 |
| Apr | 89 | 72 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.6 | 49 | 75 |
| May | 99 | 81 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.9 | 42 | 81 |
| Jun | 103 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.9 | 42 | 87 |
| Jul | 105 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.6 | 48 | 91 |
| Aug | 105 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 55 | 92 |
| Sep | 101 | 84 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.1 | 57 | 92 |
| Oct | 95 | 78 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 60 | 88 |
| Nov | 84 | 71 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.4 | 63 | 83 |
| Dec | 75 | 62 | 0.4 | 1 | 9.9 | 69 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology