Bahrain · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Manama are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Manama sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 40°C, and its coolest in January (around 21°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 85mm — January is typically the wettest month (~18mm) and June the driest (~0mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
June is the sunniest month, with about 344 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 15°C | 18mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 22° / 15°C | 13mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 26° / 18°C | 15mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 31° / 22°C | 6mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 36° / 27°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 39° / 30°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 40° / 31°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 40° / 32°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 38° / 30°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 34° / 26°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 28° / 22°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 23° / 17°C | 15mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Manama is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 18mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 232 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Manama is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 13mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 221 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Manama is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 15mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 245 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
April in Manama is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 6mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 256 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
May in Manama is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (81°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 316 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
June in Manama is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 39°C (101°F) and nighttime lows near 30°C (86°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 344 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
July in Manama is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 40°C (103°F) and nighttime lows near 31°C (89°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 337 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
August in Manama is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 40°C (103°F) and nighttime lows near 32°C (89°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 334 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
September in Manama is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime lows near 30°C (85°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 316 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
October in Manama is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (80°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 306 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
November in Manama is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 249 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
December in Manama is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 15mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 235 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes