- Best Months
- Nov–Mar
- Snowfall
- None. Snow does not occur in Manama.
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, nomadseason.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Best time to visit: mid-November to mid-March, when temperatures are mild and pleasant (20–27°C (68–81°F) / 68–81°F), avoiding the intense summer heat.
- Worst time to visit: June through September, when temperatures exceed 36°C (97°F) and conditions are extremely hot and oppressive.
- The summer heat (peak: July–August) can reach 40°C (104°F) during the day and 32°C (90°F) at night, with very high UV index (12), requiring aggressive sun protection.
- Winter months (December–February) are genuinely mild with comfortable daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), making outdoor exploration feasible.
- Rainfall is negligible year-round. Even in the wettest months (January–February), expect only 4–26 mm; the city stays completely dry May–September.
- High humidity persists throughout the year (67–81%), which can intensify the subjective feel of heat in summer despite coastal breezes.
- Sea temperature ranges from 20°C (68°F) in February to 32°C (90°F) in August, with winter months suitable for swimming.
Peak Season
- Average Low Celsius
- 30
- Average High Celsius
- 38
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 86
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 100
Months
- July
- August
Off Peak Season
- Average Low Celsius
- 14
- Average High Celsius
- 20
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 57
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 68
Months
- December
- January
- February
Humidity
- Lowest Percentage
- 67
- Highest Percentage
- 81
- Lowest Month
- May
- Highest Month
- December
- Note
- High humidity year-round due to coastal/maritime influence.
Hot desert climate with mild winters and extremely hot summers. Minimal rainfall year-round, mostly concentrated in winter months.
Rainfall
- Wettest Month
- February
- Annual Total Mm
- 72
- Annual Total Inches
- 2.8
- Dry Months Rainfall Mm
- 0
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 26
- Wettest Month Rainfall Inches
- 1
- Note
- Rainfall is sparse and irregular throughout the year, occurring mostly November to April.
Dry Months
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
Snowfall
None. Snow does not occur in Manama.
Best Months
Best Months
- November
- December
- January
- February
- March
Yearly Range
- Maximum Celsius
- 40
- Minimum Celsius
- 14
- Maximum Fahrenheit
- 104
- Minimum Fahrenheit
- 57
Worst Months
Worst Months
- June
- July
- August
- September
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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