Amiri Diwan of Qatar
The Amiri Diwan is an official palace and residence in Doha, Qatar, established in 1971. As the second most looked-up sight in the country, it functions as a primary administrative landmark within the capital.
Planning a visit
Temperatures are most comfortable for visiting from December through March, when daily highs range between 21 °C and 26 °C. The summer months from May through September are hot, with daily high temperatures reaching between 36 °C and 40 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring in March and December, though it typically amounts to less than 30 mm per month.
The Amiri Diwan is located 1 km from the center of Doha. The nearest airport is Doha International Airport, located 5 km away. Travelers can combine a visit with nearby locations, including the Doha Corniche at 1 km, the Museum of Islamic Art at 1.3 km, and the Qatar National Library at 1.6 km. Other accessible sites include the Katara Cultural Village, 7.7 km away, and the Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, which is 11 km from the palace.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 28 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
