January · Bahrain
Best time to visit Manama in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Manama in January
Average temperature 19°C, 39 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Manama scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Manama blends a covered souq, the national museum and pearling heritage, all on a small island in the Gulf.
January in Manama — reliably good (5th best month)
January averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 daylight hours.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? March scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Manama in January?
- In January, Manama averages 19°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Manama?
- January earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Manama in January?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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