Manama (Bahrain) weather in August
August in Manama: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 48°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#12 of 12 months in Manama · #1329 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 29/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 40°C
- Nights
- 32°C
- Wet days
- 0
- Sun
- 11.8 h
- Humidity
- 66%
- Daylight
- 13 h
Traveller notes on Manama in August
Forum posters consistently describe August as Bahrain's hottest month, with daytime temperatures cited around 40-44C and nighttime lows still in the mid-30sC, alongside very high humidity - conditions posters describe as genuinely hot and unpleasant outdoors, even though every indoor space is air-conditioned. Posters flag that Ramadan typically falls across all of August in some years, affecting dining and daytime activity availability. Posters generally describe summer in Manama as a quieter season overall, with many residents away and pace of life slowing due to the heat, though posters note waterparks and private beach pools remain viable options for cooling off. Posters generally rate August as the toughest month to visit Manama weather-wise, workable mainly for indoor and water-based activities.
Other months in Manama
Forum posters describe February as genuinely pleasant for walking around Manama, with temperatures commonly cited around 20C - comfortable for exploring on foot, though posters note it's not quite warm enough for swimming to feel appealing. Posters comparing across the winter months say December already runs sunny with temperatures in the early 20sC, suggesting February holds similar or slightly milder conditions within that same comfortable winter stretch. Overall, posters consistently frame the cooler winter months, February included, as far more comfortable for sightseeing on foot than the intense heat and humidity of the summer season here.
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Manama climate normals — August
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Manama in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Manama's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherManama's weather peaks December–February.
August coincides with Heat and humidity.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Manama in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Heat and humidity
20 May – 30 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatLow-lying, surrounded by shallow water and correspondingly sticky; the difference from the desert states is that here it is the damp that beats you. The city retreats indoors entirely.
Where is Manama?
Manama in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Manama?
- August in Manama: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 48°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Manama on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
- What is the weather like in Manama in August?
- In August, Manama averages a daily high of 40.4°C and a low of 31.7°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Manama in August?
- Manama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 171 in August.