Bahrain Climate by Month
The seas around Bahrain are very shallow, heating up fast in the summer which produces high humidity, especially at night. Summer temperatures may reach more than 40°C under the right conditions. Rainfall in Bahrain is minimal and irregular. If rainfalls then it mostly occurs in winter.
Average day and night temperature
In Bahrain, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in August to a pleasant 20°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 17°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Bahrain sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 73 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Bahrain, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives low rainfall, with an average of 17 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Bahrain enjoys sunny spells year-round. June sees up to 11.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Bahrain ranges from 20°C in February to 32°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Bahrain.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Bahrain ranges from 3°C in September to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Bahrain in Bahrain
During the months of February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 17 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 339 hours of sunshine.
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