Bahrain

Bahrain Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bahrain in January.

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Manama Juffair Bahrain

Thinking about venturing to Bahrain this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Bahrain in January

January in Bahrain generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Manama. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Bahrain that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bahrain, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 16 mm (0.6 in) in Manama. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Manama.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Manama sees close to 226 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Bahrain in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bahrain.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bahrain

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Bahrain?

Temperature range in Bahrain (January)

Precipitation variation in Bahrain (January)

Manama

In January Manama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
226 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Manama →

Juffair

In January Juffair generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
226 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Juffair →

Bahrain

In January Bahrain generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
226 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bahrain →

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In our records: Bahrain January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Bahrain in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Bahrain dropped to 5°C (41°F) in Bahrain on January 23, 1983.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Bahrain was 12°C (54°F) in Bahrain on January 5, 1992.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bahrain in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manama 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Juffair 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Bahrain 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Bahrain weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bahrain in January?

In January, Bahrain generally has perfect weather conditions. Manama sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Bahrain in January?

Manama averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Bahrain get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Manama averages just 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Bahrain.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bahrain?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Bahrain. Typically, the climate in Manama is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Bahrain is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Manama. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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