Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Dubai | Doha | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 29°C (84°F)▲ | 27°C (81°F) | Dubai |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 17°C (63°F) | 17°C (63°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 2 days | 2 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 17 mm | 12 mm▲ | Doha |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 24 km/h▲ | 25 km/h | Dubai |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Doha edges ahead as the better destination in March. Doha offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Dubai sees 11 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.
Dubai can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Doha is also comfortable at 27°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in March.
Dubai reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Doha averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Dubai receives approximately 17 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during March. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Doha sees 12 mm over 2 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 29°C, lows of 17°C, 2 rain days
Highs of 27°C, lows of 17°C, 2 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Dubai | Doha | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 24°C | 2d | 22°C | 2d |
| Feb | 25°C | 2d | 23°C | 2d |
| Mar | 29°C | 2d | 27°C | 2d |
| Apr | 33°C | 1d | 32°C | 1d |
| May | 38°C | 0d | 38°C | 0d |
| Jun | 40°C | 0d | 40°C | 0d |
| Jul | 41°C | 0d | 41°C | 0d |
| Aug | 42°C | 0d | 41°C | 0d |
| Sep | 39°C | 0d | 39°C | 0d |
| Oct | 36°C | 0d | 35°C | 0d |
| Nov | 30°C | 1d | 29°C | 1d |
| Dec | 26°C | 1d | 24°C | 2d |
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