Bahrain weather in January (Bahrain)

Planning a trip to Bahrain in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Bahrain the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Bahrain in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Even though this month tops the list for annual rainfall, its average precipitation remains notably mild. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 226 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Bahrain. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bahrain climate page with graphs.

 

Bahrain, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 226 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Bahrain in January

Find out more about the weather in Bahrain in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bahrain in January?

For visitors traveling to Bahrain, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bahrain.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Bahrain? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Bahrain. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.