Al Muharraq climate
Al Muharraq (Bahrain) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Al Muharraq climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1967 | 1864 | 1865 | 130.5 |
| Feb | 1967 | 1864 | 1965 | 80.3 |
| Mar | 2271 | 2067 | 2169 | 70.3 |
| Apr | 2578 | 2373 | 2476 | 70.3 |
| May | 3086 | 2781 | 2984 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 3087 | 3289 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 3594 | 3290 | 3392 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 3595 | 3391 | 3493 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3493 | 3289 | 3391 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3188 | 2985 | 3086 | 20.1 |
| Nov | 2680 | 2577 | 2678 | 160.6 |
| Dec | 2271 | 2068 | 2170 | 160.6 |
| Year | 3595 | 1864 | 2780 | 702.7 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69% | 47% | 3.5 | 10:40 |
| Feb | 71% | 46% | 4.2 | 11:14 |
| Mar | 71% | 45% | 5.0 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 69% | 52% | 5.6 | 12:45 |
| May | 66% | 36% | 6.5 | 13:25 |
| Jun | 65% | 20% | 7.1 | 13:46 |
| Jul | 68% | 30% | 6.7 | 13:38 |
| Aug | 69% | 26% | 6.4 | 13:03 |
| Sep | 65% | 16% | 5.9 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 64% | 21% | 4.9 | 11:29 |
| Nov | 64% | 40% | 3.7 | 10:49 |
| Dec | 68% | 44% | 3.3 | 10:30 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Al Muharraq is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 33 °C91 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C67 °F and lows 18 °C64 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.5 °C28 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 64% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (16 mm0.6 in), the driest is September (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 64% in October to 71% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (7 mph) in August to 18 km/h (11 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Al Muharraq
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 26 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 7 mm0.3 in to 16 mm0.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 35 °C95 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Al Muharraq
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1967 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 1864 to 20 °C68 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2271 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 2067 to 27 °C81 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 3087 to 33 °C91 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2680 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2577 to 32 °C89 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Al Muharraq compares
The nearest larger place is Dammam, about 54 km to the west. Compared with it, Al Muharraq is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F cooler. It receives 52% more precipitation (70 mm2.7 in vs 46 mm1.8 in). The difference is largest in June (2.8 °C5.1 °F cooler).
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Dammam (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Doha (Qatar, BWh) and Al Jubayl (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Manama 4 km · 27 °C81 °F · 40 mm1.6 in
- Climate in Dammam 54 km · 27 °C81 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Climate in Al Jubayl 130 km · 27 °C81 °F · 47 mm1.8 in
- Climate in Doha 142 km · 28 °C82 °F · 41 mm1.6 in
- Climate in Al Hufuf 143 km · 27 °C81 °F · 33 mm1.3 in
- Climate in Bushehr 302 km · 26 °C79 °F · 316 mm12 in
- Climate in Borazjan 340 km · 28 °C82 °F · 303 mm12 in
- Climate in Jahrom 383 km · 23 °C73 °F · 199 mm7.8 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Al Muharraq?
August is the warmest month in Al Muharraq. Its average high is 35 °C (95 °F) and its average low is 33 °C (91 °F).
What is the coldest month in Al Muharraq?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 19 °C (67 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (64 °F).
When does it rain the most in Al Muharraq?
November is the wettest month with about 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation. September is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Al Muharraq?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.