Bahrain in August

The most humid month; sightseeing only at night.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatSeason opens: warm days, cool evenings.
• DecemberGreatMild; National Day (16–17 Dec) and Saudi holiday visitors fill hotels.
• JanuaryGreatCool (14–20 °C), occasional rain; the easiest month for walking.
• FebruaryGreatMild and dry; Ramadan starts about 8 February 2027 (check).

• Bahrain Island and Muharraq · Manama, Muharraq, Sakhir, Riffa, Amwajhot

  Mild winters (15–24 °C (59–75 °F)) with a few showers Dec–Feb; April and October are warm; May–September runs 35–42 °C (95–108 °F) by day, and August and September add humidity above 70% that makes 38 °C (100 °F) feel far worse. Shamal dust winds blow mostly in early summer.Mild winters (59–75 °F (15–24 °C)) with a few showers Dec–Feb; April and October are warm; May–September runs 95–108 °F (35–42 °C) by day, and August and September add humidity above 70% that makes 100 °F (38 °C) feel far worse. Shamal dust winds blow mostly in early summer.

• Hawar Islands and the south · Hawar, Al Areen, Jazair beachhot

  Same weather, less shade; boat trips to Hawar are easiest Nov–Apr when the sea is calm — check operators.

• Manama41 °C (106 °F) / 31 °C (88 °F), 0 rain days106 °F (41 °C) / 88 °F (31 °C), 0 rain days
• Hamad Town37 °C (99 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 0 rain days99 °F (37 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 0 rain days
• Hawar Islands40 °C (104 °F) / 32 °C (90 °F), 0 rain days104 °F (40 °C) / 90 °F (32 °C), 0 rain days
• Isa Town41 °C (106 °F) / 32 °C (90 °F), 0 rain days106 °F (41 °C) / 90 °F (32 °C), 0 rain days
• Muharraq39 °C (102 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 0 rain days102 °F (39 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 0 rain days
• Riffa40 °C (104 °F) / 32 °C (90 °F), 0 rain days104 °F (40 °C) / 90 °F (32 °C), 0 rain days
• Sitrah38 °C (100 °F) / 31 °C (88 °F), 0 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 88 °F (31 °C), 0 rain days
• Southern Governorate42 °C (108 °F) / 32 °C (90 °F), 0 rain days108 °F (42 °C) / 90 °F (32 °C), 0 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Prophet's Birthday

  About 14 Aug 2027 (check)

  Public holiday.

Crowds · Bahrain

Low

Prices · Bahrain

Low

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• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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• Manama

  Very hot and humid.