Manama, Bahrain - Weather and Climate
The weather in Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain, can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from very hot
to pleasant over the course of the year.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Manama. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 17°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Manama has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 72 mm of rainfall annually. Manama can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 16 mm of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Manama Precipitation page.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
Manama experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.3 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 7.4 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 20°C in February to 32°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Manama.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in September and highest during January, February, March, June and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Manama
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Manama 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 16 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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