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Riffa in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Bahrain: Heat eases; evenings outdoors are pleasant by the end of the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
Bahrain overall
Prices
Medium
Bahrain overall

Verdict

MixedBahrain month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Bahrain: Heat eases; evenings outdoors are pleasant by the end of the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • RiffaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 1 day
  • Bahrain Island and Muharraq, Bahrain · Manama, Muharraq, Sakhir, Riffa, Amwajfine

    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.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bahrain overall
Medium
Prices · Bahrain overall
Medium

Bahrain overall: Heat eases; evenings outdoors are pleasant by the end of the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Riffa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 1 (better)

    Jan: 2

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Bahrain: Heat eases; evenings outdoors are pleasant by the end of the month.

January: Inside Riffa's best window: Nov–Mar.

Riffa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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