Doha · Month comparison
December vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs December at #4. The single best month — 29°C, blue skies, dry, every outdoor venue open.
December
#4 of 12 months
Best match
Qatar National Day on 18 Dec — pearl-festooned Corniche, full ceremonial display.
- ↑Qatar National Day (18 Dec) — military parade on the Corniche, fireworks
- ↑24°C, dry, gorgeous evenings — Doha at its prettiest
November
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The single best month — 29°C, blue skies, dry, every outdoor venue open.
- ↑Outdoor everything possible — Corniche, desert, Pearl, Souq all comfortable
- ↑Qatar International Boat Show, Doha Jazz Festival often programmed
| Factor | December | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 10 |
| Value score | 3 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 4 | 6 |
| Events score | 9 | 8 |
| Atmosphere | 10 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 24°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 12mm | 4mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8hrs | 9hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓Hotel rates rival January — peak winter European-escape demand
- ↓National Day road closures across the Corniche for two days
- ↓Restaurants of the moment booked weeks ahead
November trade-offs
- ↓Hotel demand returns — rates climb steadily through the month
- ↓Qatar National Day prep (18 Dec) starts blocking parts of the Corniche late Nov
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