Best Time to Visit Manama, Capital, Bahrain
Manama is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Manama for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in January to 35°C / 95°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 24 mm / 0.9 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Manama, Capital, Bahrain's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Manama's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2°C61.2°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.6°C63.7°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.7°C69.3°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 25.7°C78.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| May | 30.9°C87.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.8°C92.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35°C95°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 34.6°C94.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 32.4°C90.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.7°C83.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 23.5°C74.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 18.4°C65.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Manama?
The best time to visit Manama for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 35°C / 95°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Manama's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Manama?
The rainy season at Manama, Capital runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 7 mm / 0.3 in. The wettest single month is March (24 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the driest month in Manama?
The driest month in Manama is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 33.8°C / 92.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Manama?
The least comfortable months for travel to Manama — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 24 mm / 0.9 in in March, and the coldest month averages 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
Is Manama climate different from Bahrain overall?
Yes, usually. Our Manama figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Bahrain figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Manama specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.