Weather by month for central Bahrain, the best months to go and how Bahrain's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 21°C to 26°C · 2 rain days
Apr, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 28°C to 31°C · 1–2 rain days
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 37°C to 41°C · 0 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 21°C / 14°C | 2 days (20 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: February | 22°C / 15°C | 2 days (17 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| Best month: March | 26°C / 18°C | 2 days (8 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 9.4/10 |
| April | 31°C / 22°C | 1 day (8 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| May | 37°C / 26°C | 0 days (5 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| June | 40°C / 29°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 12.5 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| July | 41°C / 31°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| August | 41°C / 31°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| September | 39°C / 29°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| October | 35°C / 26°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| November | 28°C / 22°C | 2 days (14 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 8.6/10 |
| Best month: December | 23°C / 16°C | 2 days (11 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 9.6/10 |
Figures for central Bahrain; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
21°C / 14°C · 2 rain days · 9.4 h sun
January is one of the best months to visit Bahrain, with a score of 9.5. Days are mild, with highs around 20.7°C and lows of 14.1°C. Rain is rare, falling on about 2.3 days in the month. Bring a light layer for cooler evenings.
22°C / 15°C · 2 rain days · 9.7 h sun
February has the top score of the year, 9.6, and is an excellent time to go. Highs reach about 22.2°C and nights drop to around 14.8°C. Expect rain on only about 2.2 days, with around 9.7 hours of sun a day.
26°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.1 h sun
March is still a best month, scoring 9.4. It is warmer, with highs near 26.4°C and lows around 17.7°C. Rain falls on about 2 days. This is the last month of the most comfortable season before the heat starts to build.
31°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 10.7 h sun
April is a good month, with a score of 7.1, but it is getting hot. Highs reach about 31.4°C and rain falls on only about 1.1 days. Plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings, and rest indoors at midday.
37°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 11.8 h sun
May is a month to avoid, with a score of just 3.5. Highs reach about 36.9°C and even nights stay near 26.3°C. There is almost no rain, with about 0.1 rain days. The heat makes walking and sightseeing tiring and uncomfortable.
40°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 12.5 h sun
Avoid June. It scores only 3.5, and highs reach about 40.2°C with lows near 29.3°C. There are 0 rain days and about 12.5 hours of strong sun a day. Being outdoors for long is hard, even in the evening.
41°C / 31°C · 0 rain days · 12.0 h sun
July is the hottest month and a bad time to go, scoring 3.5. Highs average about 41.4°C and nights stay around 31°C, so there is little relief after dark. Rain is almost nil, at about 0.1 days. Only travel now if you must.
41°C / 31°C · 0 rain days · 11.7 h sun
August is another month to avoid, with a score of 3.5. Highs are around 41.2°C and lows about 31°C. There are 0 rain days. The heat is intense day and night, which makes outdoor plans very difficult.
39°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 11.1 h sun
September is still a poor time to visit, scoring 3.5. Highs remain near 39.2°C, with lows around 29.1°C and 0 rain days. The heat eases only slightly from August, so it is better to wait for the cooler months.
35°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 10.9 h sun
October is just ok, with a score of 4.2. It is cooler than summer but still hot, with highs of about 34.5°C and lows near 25.8°C. Rain is rare, at about 0.1 days. Go only if your dates are fixed, and plan for the heat.
28°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 9.8 h sun
November marks the return of the best season, with a score of 8.6. Highs drop to about 28.1°C and lows to around 21.5°C. Rain falls on about 1.8 days. It is a comfortable month for sightseeing and time outdoors.
23°C / 16°C · 2 rain days · 9.2 h sun
December shares the top score of 9.6 and is an excellent time to visit. Highs are pleasant at about 22.7°C, with lows around 16.4°C. Rain falls on about 1.8 days. Pack a light jacket for the cooler evenings.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March suit city trips best. Daytime highs run from 21°C in January to 26°C in March, with only about 2 rain days a month. Avoid June to September, when highs reach 39–41°C.
Hiking & nature
Hike from December to March, when highs stay between 21°C and 26°C and lows fall to 14–18°C. From April, highs pass 31°C, which makes long walks in the open hard work.
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FAQ
The best time to visit Bahrain is December to March. February and December score 9.6 out of 10, January 9.5 and March 9.4. Daytime highs are between 20.7°C and 26.4°C. Rain is rare, with about 2 rain days a month and 8 to 20 mm of rain. You still get 9 to 10 hours of sun a day.
No, August is a month to avoid in Bahrain. It scores only 3.5 out of 10. Daytime highs reach 41°C, and nights stay at 31°C, so there is little relief after dark. There is no rain and 11.7 hours of sun a day. Every month from May to September gets the same low score.
October is only OK, with a score of 4.2 out of 10. It is cooler than summer but still hot, with highs of 34.5°C and lows of 25.8°C. If you can wait a few weeks, November is much better. It scores 8.6, with highs of 28.1°C and lows of 21.5°C.
Yes, April is a good month, with a score of 7.1 out of 10. Highs reach 31.4°C, so it is warmer than winter but not yet extreme. Rain is unlikely, with 1.1 rain days and 8 mm in the month. After April, the heat rises fast. May highs reach 36.9°C, and May scores only 3.5.
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