Katara Cultural Village
Katara Cultural Village is a built structure located in Doha, Qatar, established in 2010. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, offering visitors a notable cultural destination in the capital.
Planning a visit
The site is located 8 km from the center of Doha and 12 km from Doha International Airport. Temperatures vary through the year, with daily highs reaching 39 °C in July and August, and lows dropping to 14 °C in January. Rainfall is generally low throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring in March at 27 mm and December at 20 mm. The cooler months between November and April provide milder temperatures for a visit.
Nearby sights include the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha at 7.4 km, the Amiri Diwan of Qatar at 7.7 km, Doha Corniche at 7.7 km, Qatar National Library at 8.8 km, and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art at 12.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °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 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 28 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 15 | 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.
