Qatar travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Qatar with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Qatar.

Qatar travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Qatar with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Qatar - quick facts
Time difference UK +3 hours
Language(s) Arabic, English
Currency Qatari Riyal
Electricity G plug (240V)
Driving side Right

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Qatar weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
22°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Doha22
23°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Doha23
26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Doha26
32°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Doha32
38°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Doha38
40°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Doha40
41°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Doha41
40°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Doha40
38°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Doha38
35°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Doha35
29°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Doha29
24°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Doha24
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
3 days with some rainfall in January in Doha3
4 days with some rainfall in February in Doha4
4 days with some rainfall in March in Doha4
2 days with some rainfall in April in Doha2
0 days with some rainfall in May in Doha0
0 days with some rainfall in June in Doha0
0 days with some rainfall in July in Doha0
0 days with some rainfall in August in Doha0
0 days with some rainfall in September in Doha0
0 days with some rainfall in October in Doha0
0 days with some rainfall in November in Doha0
2 days with some rainfall in December in Doha2
Sea temperature °C
20°C sea temperature in January in Doha20
19°C sea temperature in February in Doha19
21°C sea temperature in March in Doha21
24°C sea temperature in April in Doha24
28°C sea temperature in May in Doha28
30°C sea temperature in June in Doha30
32°C sea temperature in July in Doha32
34°C sea temperature in August in Doha34
33°C sea temperature in September in Doha33
31°C sea temperature in October in Doha31
27°C sea temperature in November in Doha27
23°C sea temperature in December in Doha23

The Qatar weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Doha.

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Qatar travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Qatar from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Qatar.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Qatar travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Qatar with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Qatar, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Qatar FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Qatar including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Qatar?

Qatar is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Qatar.

Check out Ministry of Public Health, Qatar for more information.

What is the time difference between Qatar and the UK?

The time difference between Qatar and the UK is UK time+3 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Qatar?

The main languages spoken in Qatar are Arabic and English.

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What is the currency in Qatar?

The currency in Qatar is the Qatari Riyal (QAR).

Which plugs are used in Qatar?

Qatar uses electrical plug type G (240 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Qatar?

They drive on the right side of the road in Qatar.

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