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
Highs reach 20.7°C with lows of 14.1°C, making this one of the cooler, more comfortable months. Expect about 2.3 days of rain and 9.4 hours of sun daily. This is one of the best months to visit, and New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
22°C / 15°C · 2 rain days · 9.7 h sun
Temperatures climb to a 22.2°C high and 14.8°C low, with 2.2 rain days and 9.7 hours of sun. Conditions stay mild and comfortable, scoring among the best of the year. Sports Day is marked on 22 February.
26°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Highs rise to 26.4°C and lows to 17.7°C, with rain dropping to about 2 days and 8mm. Sun hours increase to 10.1 a day. This remains one of the best months, before the heat builds in April.
31°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 10.7 h sun
The high jumps to 31.4°C and the low to 21.8°C, with rain days falling to 1.1. Sun hours reach 10.7, and the weather is still rated good, though noticeably warmer than the first quarter.
37°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Heat becomes tough: highs hit 36.9°C and lows 26.3°C, with almost no rain (0.1 days, 5mm) and 11.8 hours of sun. The intense daytime heat pushes this month into the lowest-scoring part of the year.
40°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 12.5 h sun
Highs reach 40.2°C and lows 29.3°C, with no rain recorded and 12.5 hours of sun. This extreme, dry heat makes June one of the toughest months for outdoor travel, scoring at the year's low point.
41°C / 31°C · 0 rain days · 12.0 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs of 41.4°C and lows of 31°C. Rain is essentially absent and sun hours sit at 12. The scorching, humid conditions keep this month among the least comfortable to visit.
41°C / 31°C · 0 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Highs stay near 41.2°C with lows of 31°C, and rain is virtually nonexistent. Sun hours reach 11.7. The heat remains severe, keeping August's score level with the rest of the summer months.
39°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 39.2°C with lows of 29.1°C, still with no measurable rain. Sun hours are 11.1. Conditions remain very hot, and the month keeps the low score shared by the summer stretch.
35°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs drop to 34.5°C and lows to 25.8°C, with rain days still near zero (0.1) and 10.9 hours of sun. The heat eases a little, lifting the score to an okay rating, though it's still a warm month overall.
28°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Highs fall to 28.1°C and lows to 21.5°C, with rain picking up to 1.8 days and 14mm. Sun hours sit at 9.8. This marks a clear return to comfortable conditions, scoring among the best of the year.
23°C / 16°C · 2 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs settle at 22.7°C and lows at 16.4°C, with 1.8 rain days and 9.2 hours of sun. This is one of the best months to visit, and National Day is celebrated on 16 and 17 December.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March are the best months for exploring Bahrain's cities. Highs stay between 21°C and 26°C, making it comfortable to walk around Manama's souqs and streets without the heavy heat of summer.
Hiking & nature
Hiking works best from December to March, when daytime highs run from 21°C to 26°C and lows drop to 14-18°C. These mild temperatures make outdoor walking manageable, unlike the 40°C-plus heat from June to September.
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FAQ
August is one of the toughest months. Daytime highs average 41.2°C with a low of 31°C, and there are 11.7 hours of sun a day with no rain. The heat and humidity make outdoor sightseeing hard, so this month suits travellers who don't mind staying near air conditioning or pools.
Yes, January is one of the best months, scoring 9.5 out of 10. Highs average 20.7°C and lows 14.1°C, which feels mild and comfortable. There are about 2.3 rain days with 20mm of rain, the wettest month, but totals are still low.
The best months are December, January, February and March. These score between 9.4 and 9.6 out of 10. Highs range from about 20.7°C in January to 26.4°C in March, with low rainfall and comfortable temperatures for walking around outdoors.
October is only an ok choice, scoring 4.2 out of 10. Highs still average 34.5°C and lows 25.8°C, so it stays hot even though the worst heat of summer has passed. Rain is almost nonexistent, with just 0.1 rain days and 1mm for the month.
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