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When to go · Climate guide
Bahrainwhen to go
Bahrain's national averages run from 19 °C in January to 35 °C in August, with rainfall between 0 mm in June and 16 mm in February and 7.0–9.2 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are February, March and April. Its 5 regions span 28–28 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Manama
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Bahrain
- Area
- 540 km²
Best months to visit
When Bahrain shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0 | 16.8 | 14.1 | 21.5 |
| February | 19.1 | 17.0 | 13.5 | 21.9 |
| March | 22.0 | 20.0 | 17.2 | 25.8 |
| April | 25.8 | 23.7 | 21.1 | 28.7 |
| May | 30.2 | 28.2 | 25.3 | 33.1 |
| June | 33.5 | 31.5 | 29.4 | 35.6 |
| July | 35.0 | 32.9 | 31.0 | 36.7 |
| August | 35.3 | 33.4 | 31.7 | 36.9 |
| September | 34.1 | 32.1 | 29.7 | 36.0 |
| October | 30.8 | 28.8 | 25.9 | 33.2 |
| November | 26.2 | 24.3 | 20.8 | 29.0 |
| December | 21.5 | 19.3 | 15.8 | 24.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 10 |
| February | 16 |
| March | 8 |
| April | 9 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 9 |
| December | 8 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.1 |
| February | 7.8 |
| March | 7.9 |
| April | 8.4 |
| May | 9.2 |
| June | 9.1 |
| July | 8.5 |
| August | 8.6 |
| September | 8.4 |
| October | 8.3 |
| November | 7.4 |
| December | 7.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 | 8.9 | 34.6 |
| February | 20.2 | 9.1 | 33.4 |
| March | 18.8 | 8.8 | 33.2 |
| April | 17.4 | 8.7 | 31.6 |
| May | 16.8 | 7.9 | 31.3 |
| June | 18.4 | 8.3 | 33.3 |
| July | 15.4 | 6.8 | 26.1 |
| August | 14.2 | 7.8 | 24.4 |
| September | 14.1 | 7.0 | 26.9 |
| October | 14.6 | 7.7 | 27.3 |
| November | 17.4 | 7.8 | 31.1 |
| December | 18.8 | 6.9 | 33.2 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Bahrain
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Bahrain, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedDesert trips
Limited June–August · at its best November–March
Sources: dubaidesertsafaritrip.com, trawey.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
5 regions
Bahrain, taken apart
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Bahrain
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Do not travel
Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Bahrain, in order
- JanJanuary19.0°C · 10 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 10 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 10 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary19.1°C · 16 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 16 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 16 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch22.0°C · 8 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 8 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 8 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril25.8°C · 9 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 9 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 9 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay30.2°C · 0 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune33.5°C · 0 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly35.0°C · 0 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust35.3°C · 0 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember34.1°C · 0 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober30.8°C · 1 mm · 8.3 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember26.2°C · 9 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember21.5°C · 8 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 8 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 8 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
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