Bahrain
Plan a visit or move to Bahrain with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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The UK FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain; travel is permitted.
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- Official advice recommends significant caution
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Political stability
- Security situation
- Health considerations
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bahrain month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bahrain are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 15°C), and February the wettest (about 22 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 | 14.8 | 18 | 9.3 |
| February | 21.2 | 15.4 | 22 | 9.4 |
| March | 25.1 | 18.3 | 10 | 10.0 |
| April | 30.3 | 22.3 | 5 | 10.6 |
| May | 34.9 | 26.8 | 4 | 11.7 |
| June | 37.7 | 29.9 | 0 | 12.5 |
| July | 39.4 | 31.5 | 0 | 11.9 |
| August | 39.5 | 31.5 | 0 | 11.7 |
| September | 37.7 | 29.6 | 0 | 11.1 |
| October | 33.4 | 26.2 | 1 | 10.9 |
| November | 27.8 | 22.0 | 11 | 9.7 |
| December | 22.7 | 17.2 | 13 | 9.1 |
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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026Past and future events in Bahrain
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Previously
- Independence of Bahrain
Bahrain declared independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1971.
- 2002 constitutional reform
Bahrain changed its name to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the ruler's title to King.
- 2011 Bahraini protests
Mass protests inspired by the Arab Spring were met with a security crackdown.
Sources checked (11)
- Bahrain
- Bahrain Maps & Facts - World Atlas
- Bahrain | History, Flag, Population, Map, Currency, Religion, & Facts ...
- Visit Bahrain | An Unforgettable Journey | Official Tourism Website
- History of Bahrain - Wikipedia
- Bahrain - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Bahrain - United States Department of State
- Bahrain - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
- Bahrain - Culture, Traditions, Heritage | Britannica
- Bahrain - Wikiwand
- Wikidata structured records for Bahrain
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01 · OverviewBahrain, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bahrain took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Bahrain
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bahrain
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Bahrain
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06 · TravelTravelling through Bahrain
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bahrain
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bahrain
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahrain
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama, and the total national population is estimated at 1,569,439.
02 · Q&AWhere is Bahrain located and what is its total area?
Bahrain is located in Asia, spanning an area of approximately 665 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Bahrain?
The official currency is Dinar (BHD) and the recognized languages include ar-BH, en, fa, ur.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Bahrain?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Bahrain include Al Muharraq, Manama, Madīnat Ḩamad, Ar Rifā‘, Sitrah.
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