Bahrain
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Climate of Bahrain
Country climate guideBahrain is a small archipelago in the Persian Gulf, no more than about 50 kilometres from end to end, and its climate is that of a hot desert island with only a modest seasonal swing. Manama, the capital, sits right on the water and its monthly means run from about 18 °C in January to around 33 °C in July and August. Annual rainfall is tiny, around 80 millimetres, and falls almost entirely between November and March.
Main climate types
The country is classified as a hot desert climate, and nothing about it contradicts that. There is no permanent freshwater river or lake, and the island relies on desalinated seawater and on a limited underground aquifer. The Gulf itself moderates the coast slightly, keeping sea temperatures around 24 °C in winter and 30 °C or above in summer, which encourages long hours of swimming and watersports.
Temperatures
Winter, from December to February, is mild and sunny, with daytime highs in the mid to upper 20s °C and cool nights around 12 °C to 14 °C. Summer is the difficult period: from June to September the heat is continuous, and in late July and August the combination of high temperature and very high humidity can be uncomfortable even after dark. Some relief comes when the sea breeze blows inland during the middle of the day and the early evening.
Rainfall
Rain is rare but not absent. Most of the annual total arrives in short showers between November and February, and heavy downpours occasionally overwhelm the drainage system, especially where flat ground meets the coastal roads. Wind-blown dust and fine sand from the Arabian Peninsula are a more frequent nuisance than rain, particularly in spring and summer, and fog can form along the coast when humid air moves over cooler water.
When to go
The most comfortable months are November to March, when days reach the high 20s °C and the humidity is lower. Spring, around March and April, is often the most pleasant of all. If a summer visit is unavoidable, choose one of the northern coastal resorts, where the sea breeze provides some relief, and plan outdoor activity for the morning and the early evening rather than the middle of the day.