Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Manama, Bahrain in May
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
9.8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Manama, Bahrain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May35°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May1mm average rain
May 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
May9.8 hours average sun
May sits close to Manama's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Manama's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 31°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May79 weather score
May scores above Manama's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
