Manama Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Manama experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, sees up to 339 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 221 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 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.

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

January, Manama’s wettest month, receives 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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