Qatar National Library
The Qatar National Library is a national library located in Doha. Established in 2012, the facility was designed by architect Rem Koolhaas. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 6th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler months from November to March. During this period, daily highs range from 21 °C to 28 °C, and rain is minimal, occurring on only 1 or 2 days per month. April remains manageable with a high of 30 °C, but temperatures rise significantly starting in May. From June through September, the weather is hot, with daily highs consistently reaching between 37 °C and 39 °C and no rain. The library is situated in Doha, just 1 km from the capital. Travelers arriving by air can use Doha International Airport, which is 4 km from the site. Because of its central location, it is easy to combine a visit with other nearby attractions. The Doha Corniche is 1 km away, the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha is 1.4 km away, and the Amiri Diwan of Qatar is 1.6 km away. For those interested in further exploration, the Katara Cultural Village is 8.8 km away, and the Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art is located 12.5 km from the library.
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 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 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.
