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Best time to visit Bahrain: month by month
Short answer
November to March is the best time, with highs of about 20-26°C, little rain and pleasant evenings. April and October are already warm at 30-35°C, and from June to September highs of 37-40°C with heavy humidity make sightseeing hard.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°C | 14°C | 4 | high |
| Feb | 22°C | 16°C | 1 | high |
| Mar | 26°C | 19°C | 1 | very high |
| Apr | 30°C | 22°C | 0 | medium |
| May | 35°C | 27°C | 0 | low |
| Jun | 37°C | 30°C | 0 | low |
| Jul | 39°C | 31°C | 1 | low |
| Aug | 40°C | 31°C | 0 | low |
| Sep | 38°C | 29°C | 0 | low |
| Oct | 34°C | 26°C | 0 | medium |
| Nov | 29°C | 22°C | 2 | high |
| Dec | 24°C | 18°C | 3 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
March is warm at about 26°C; by May highs reach about 35°C. The Formula 1 Grand Prix is usually held in spring.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Very hot, 37-40°C by day and about 30-31°C at night, with humidity; hotels are cheapest.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Still hot in September (about 38°C), easing to around 29°C in November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
The most comfortable season, about 20-24°C by day and 14-18°C at night, with a few days of rain.
Events worth planning around
- Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix at Sakhir, usually in spring (dates vary)
- Bahrain National Day, 16-17 December
- Spring of Culture festival, usually February to April
- Ramadan and Eid, dates move about 11 days earlier each year
When to avoid
June to September is extremely hot and humid. The Formula 1 weekend fills hotels and roughly doubles prices, and during Ramadan opening hours change and eating in public by day is not appropriate.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Bahrain?
December to February for mild weather around 20-24°C; November and March are also good.
How hot is Bahrain in summer?
Daytime highs of about 37-40°C from June to September, with high humidity and nights near 30°C.
When is the Bahrain Grand Prix?
Usually in spring, often March; check the official calendar, because dates vary each year.