Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Bahrain in May
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
10h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h 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 Bahrain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May36°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
May2mm average rain
May is close to Bahrain's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May10 hours average sun
May is brighter than Bahrain's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Bahrain'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
May77 weather score
May sits close to Bahrain's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
