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Diraz

Diraz is a small town in Northern, Bahrain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 18,000 (2007). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now32°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population18,000
Local time19:48
26.22° N, 50.47° EElevation 12 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Dirazweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low31° / 28°
Rain this month0mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Diraz at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°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 nearby7+

4 of them World Heritage

Weather in Diraz

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Clear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°30°
Fri23 Oct32°30°
Sat24 Oct32°30°
Sun25 Oct33°32°
Mon26 Oct32°30°
Tue27 Oct32°30°
Wed28 Oct32°31°
Thu29 Oct32°31°
Fri30 Oct31°30°
Sat31 Oct31°28°

When to go to Diraz

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score959696957966605864769295
High18°19°21°25°30°33°35°35°34°31°26°21°
Low16°16°19°23°28°31°32°33°31°28°23°18°
Rain (mm)16132250000001016
Wet days222200000022
Sea19°18°20°24°28°30°32°34°33°30°26°21°

What's on in Diraz

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

Monuments and museums in Diraz

All monuments

Outdoors around Diraz

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
لاقوناViewpoints
1 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 Diraz

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 Diraz

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Diraz

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

Earthquakes

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Diraz from above

Getting to Diraz

Bahrain International AirportBAH
18 km
King Fahd International AirportDMM
73 km
Al-Ahsa International AirportHOF
143 km

Places near Diraz

Places with a climate like Diraz

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Diraz?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Diraz.
What is the hottest month in Diraz?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Diraz?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Diraz?
November is the wettest month with about 10 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Diraz?
The sea is warmest in August at about 34°C and coolest in February at about 18°C.