Bahrain Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bahrain, Bahrain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Bahrain is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 73 mm (2.9 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Bahrain can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 17 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.
January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 226 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bahrain Temperature page.
Explore Bahrain's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Bahrain spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Bahrain: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Bahrain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
heavy rainfall
high
moderate
low
almost none
Bahrain vs World: Rainfall Compared
Bahrain's average annual precipitation is 73 mm (2.9 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
- The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
- Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
- A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.
For more detailed information about Bahrain's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bahrain Climate page.
