Doha's desert climate has year-round hot, sunny weather with very little rainfall. Winters (December to March) are marginally cooler with average lows of 54°F (12°C), and there is more chance of rain. Summer temperatures (April to November) can rise as high as 104°F (40°C) and above. The best time to visit Doha is between November and March, when daytime temperature are at their most merciful, and the threat of sand storms is low.