Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Manama, Bahrain in January
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
57
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Manama, Bahrain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January20°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January20mm average rain
January is close to Manama's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January7.3 hours average sun
January is one of Manama's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January18°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 31°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January57 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
