Weather & climate · Manama
Best Time to Visit Bahrain
March to April and November
The best time to visit Bahrain is March to April and November, when daytime highs in Manama are around 24–28°C. December to February are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (38°C by day), January the coldest (16°C at night).
38°C
Warmest: August
16°C
Coldest nights: January
39 mm
Rain per year
10 mm
Wettest: November
Bahrain weather by month
- Jan20°C16°C7 mm
- Feb20°C16°C5 mm
- Mar24°C19°C3 mm
- Apr28°C23°C4 mm
- May33°C27°C0 mm
- Jun36°C30°C0 mm
- Jul37°C32°C0 mm
- Aug38°C32°C1 mm
- Sep36°C31°C0 mm
- Oct33°C28°C1 mm
- Nov27°C24°C10 mm
- Dec22°C19°C8 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 16°C | 7 mm | 68% | 47% | Good |
| February | 20°C | 16°C | 5 mm | 69% | 46% | Good |
| March | 24°C | 19°C | 3 mm | 65% | 45% | Best time |
| April | 28°C | 23°C | 4 mm | 62% | 52% | Best time |
| May | 33°C | 27°C | 0 mm | 57% | 36% | Very hot |
| June | 36°C | 30°C | 0 mm | 56% | 20% | Very hot |
| July | 37°C | 32°C | 0 mm | 58% | 30% | Very hot |
| August | 38°C | 32°C | 1 mm | 61% | 26% | Very hot |
| September | 36°C | 31°C | 0 mm | 60% | 16% | Very hot |
| October | 33°C | 28°C | 1 mm | 61% | 21% | Fair |
| November | 27°C | 24°C | 10 mm | 63% | 40% | Best time |
| December | 22°C | 19°C | 8 mm | 68% | 44% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Manama (26.23, 50.57). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Bahrain have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bahrain?
March to April and November. The best time to visit Bahrain is March to April and November, when daytime highs in Manama are around 24–28°C. December to February are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (38°C by day), January the coldest (16°C at night).
What is the hottest month in Bahrain?
August, with average highs of 38°C in Manama.
What is the coldest month in Bahrain?
January, when nights drop to about 16°C and days reach 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bahrain?
November with about 10 mm; May is the driest (0 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Bahrain?
August is the least comfortable month on average: 38°C by day and 1 mm of rain.
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