Manama (Bahrain) weather in November
November in Manama: hot, dry — a great time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#6 of 12 months in Manama · #671 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 29°C
- Nights
- 21°C
- Wet days
- 2
- Sun
- 9.7 h
- Humidity
- 67%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Manama in November
Notes from nearby Doha (141 km away)
Manama doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Doha, close enough to share the season.
Regulars are consistent that this marks the start of the pleasant peak season here, with genuinely comfortable daytime temperatures and evenings cool enough to enjoy outdoor dinners after a summer that made that impossible. Our row backs the mild-for-the-region read, 30.5C reading as 31C, over 22.8C nights, with rain a minor presence at 7.9mm across just 1.1 days - regulars are clear any rain that does arrive tends to be short-lived rather than a sustained wet spell. Sunset lands around 5 to 5:30pm with full dark by 6 to 6:30, worth knowing for planning an evening out. The sea holds a warm 26.9C. The record: humidity 65 percent, 9.9 hours of sun, a 19.8 kph wind and AQI 83.
Other months in Manama
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.
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 — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Manama in November
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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(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).
Fair weatherManama's weather peaks December–February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Manama in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The outdoor half of the year
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyWinter-sun seasonThe months the island is actually pleasant: the corniche, the fort at Qal'at al-Bahrain and the tree in the desert are all bearable on foot, and every outdoor event is scheduled into this window.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Manama — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Manama?
Manama in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Manama?
- November in Manama: hot, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Manama on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Manama in November?
- In November, Manama averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 21.4°C, with about 9.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Manama in November?
- Manama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 91 in November.
Within 300 km: Doha's Doha Film Festival on 19–27 Nov.