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
Days reach 21°C with lows near 14°C, and only about 2.3 rain days with 20mm total. This is one of the best months to visit, with cool, comfortable weather for walking around and being outdoors. New Year's Day falls on January 1.
22°C / 15°C · 2 rain days · 9.7 h sun
Highs climb to 22°C and lows sit at 15°C, with roughly 2.2 rain days and 17mm of rain. Scores rate this the best month overall. Sports Day lands on February 22.
26°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Temperatures rise to 26°C by day, 18°C at night, with rain dropping to about 8mm over 2 days. Still rated among the best months, with pleasant conditions before the heat builds.
31°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Highs jump to 31°C and nights warm to 22°C, with rain thinning to 1.1 days and 8mm. This is a good month, though the heat is starting to show and outdoor comfort declines compared to the winter months.
37°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Highs reach 37°C with lows of 26°C, and rain almost disappears at 0.1 days and 5mm. The heat is intense and this month scores poorly for travel comfort. Labour Day is marked on May 1.
40°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 12.5 h sun
Daytime highs hit 40°C with lows near 29°C, and rain is essentially absent. This is one of the toughest months, with heat that makes extended time outdoors difficult.
41°C / 31°C · 0 rain days · 12.0 h sun
Highs peak at 41°C and nights stay around 31°C, with virtually no rain. The combination of extreme heat and high humidity near the coast makes this a hard month for travel.
41°C / 31°C · 0 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Conditions stay similarly harsh, with highs of 41°C and lows of 31°C and no measurable rain. The score remains low, reflecting the ongoing heat stress of midsummer.
39°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 39°C with lows of 29°C, still with no rain recorded. The heat remains a real challenge, keeping this month in the lower-scoring range.
35°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs drop to 35°C with lows of 26°C, and rain stays minimal at 0.1 days and 1mm. Conditions are rated just ok, as the heat is easing but still significant.
28°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Highs fall to 28°C and lows to 22°C, with rain picking up slightly to 1.8 days and 14mm. This month returns to the best-rated range, with much more comfortable temperatures.
23°C / 16°C · 2 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs sit at 23°C and lows at 16°C, with about 1.8 rain days and 11mm of rain. This is the top-scoring month for a visit, combining mild weather with National Day celebrations on December 16 and 17.
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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