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Muharraq, Bahrain

Al-Muharraq

Al-Muharraq is a city in Muharraq, Bahrain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 176,583. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now32°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population176,583
Local time17:41
26.26° N, 50.61° EElevation 7 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Al-Muharraqweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low30° / 29°
Rain this month0mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Al-Muharraq at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in August

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

10 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea34°C

August

Monuments nearby6+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Al-Muharraq

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
32°C

Partly cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°30°
Fri23 Oct32°31°
Sat24 Oct32°30°
Sun25 Oct32°32°
Mon26 Oct31°30°
Tue27 Oct31°30°
Wed28 Oct31°31°
Thu29 Oct31°31°
Fri30 Oct31°30°
Sat31 Oct30°29°

When to go to Al-Muharraq

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score959696968169636066789395
High18°19°21°25°29°32°34°34°33°30°25°21°
Low16°17°19°23°28°31°32°33°31°29°24°19°
Rain (mm)16142140000001017
Wet days222200000022
Sea19°19°20°23°27°30°32°34°33°30°26°22°

What's on in Al-Muharraq

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Al-Muharraq

All monuments

More museums: Abdulla Al Zayed House for Bahrain Press Heritage · Rashid Al-Oraifi Museum · مأتم الإمام علي

Outdoors around Al-Muharraq

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
View on Dou shipsViewpoints
1.3 km
Almehza GYMClimbing
1.4 km
Magic IslandTheme parks
1.4 km
Mini GolfGolf courses
2.2 km
Adhari ParkTheme parks
2.3 km
Elite Medical CenterViewpoints
2.6 km

Nature around Al-Muharraq

Nature in Bahrain

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Bahrain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Al-Muharraq

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Al-Muharraq

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Universities and research institutes

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - BahrainUniversity or college · founded 2004

Al-Muharraq from above

Getting to Al-Muharraq

Bahrain International AirportBAH
2.8 km
King Fahd International AirportDMM
84 km
Doha International AirportDIA
146 km

Places near Al-Muharraq

Places with a climate like Al-Muharraq

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al-Muharraq?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Al-Muharraq.
What is the hottest month in Al-Muharraq?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Al-Muharraq?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Al-Muharraq?
November is the wettest month with about 10 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Al-Muharraq?
The sea is warmest in August at about 34°C and coolest in February at about 19°C.