Average Monthly Sunshine in Bahrain

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bahrain, Bahrain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Bahrain Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 339 hours of sunshine in June and 221 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3354 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between June (11.3 hours per day) and February (7.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Bahrain’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bahrain enjoys an average of 3354 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

January, Bahrain’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bahrain Precipitation page.