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Capital Governorate Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Capital Governorate, Bahrain in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Capital Governorate in January

Capital Governorate, Bahrain is a region in Bahrain. January in Capital Governorate generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Manama. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Capital Governorate, Bahrain with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

To explore the conditions in Capital Governorate, Bahrain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 16 mm (0.6 in) in Manama. It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Manama enjoys approximately 226 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Capital Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Capital Governorate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manama)

January20°C (68°F) February20°C (68°F) March23°C (73°F) April27°C (81°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune34°C (93°F) July36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October32°C (90°F) November27°C (81°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Capital Governorate in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Capital Governorate

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Capital Governorate, Bahrain?

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.

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Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
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Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
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Monthly sun hours
226 hours
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Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Capital Governorate, in Bahrain.

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.

Capital Governorate weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Capital Governorate, Bahrain in January?

Capital Governorate, Bahrain typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Manama average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Capital Governorate, Bahrain in January?

Daytime temperatures in Manama peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in January, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Capital Governorate, Bahrain get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Capital Governorate, Bahrain during January, with Manama averaging close to 16 mm (0.6 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Capital Governorate, Bahrain?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Capital Governorate, Bahrain with overall perfect weather in Manama. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Manama. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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