Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5 °C | 20.4 °C | 2 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| February | 23.5 °C | 19.7 °C | 2 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| March | 27.2 °C | 21.7 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 32.1 °C | 24.6 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 37.5 °C | 28.2 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 41.3 °C | 31.2 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 41.4 °C | 33.2 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 41.1 °C | 34.5 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 39.1 °C | 33.8 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| October | 35.4 °C | 31.3 °C | 1 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 29.6 °C | 27.6 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 24.7 °C | 23.1 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in September
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival for stays of up to 30 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Tourist visa (waiver) on arrival for 30 days; extend via the Ministry of Interior before it expires. MOPH health insurance mandatory beyond 30 days.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 19 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 19 August 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Doha in September?
The sea averages 33.8°C in September — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Doha in September?
Expect 39.1°C in the afternoon and 28.7°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Doha in September?
Around 0 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 0% of days.