Bahrain
Capital: Manama · 4 regions · 12 places
BHUS travel advisory: 3/4Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in the eastern part of Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf, the country comprises a small archipelago of 33 natural islands and an additional 50 artificial islands, centred on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 80 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population is 1,588,670 as of 2024, of whom 739,736 are Bahraini nationals, and 848,934 are expatriates. Bahrain spans some 760 square kilometres (290 sq mi) and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama. Read more — Wikipedia
Best places in Bahrain in October
Al Muharraq
Manama
Al Ḩadd
Sitrah
Jidd Ḩafş
Isa Town
Sanābis
Saar
When to go in Bahrain: month-by-month
Go score by month for the main destinations; green means great weather.
| places | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muharraq | 87 | 94 | 93 | 96 | 68 | 51 | 45 | 49 | 60 | 82 | 100 | 96 |
| Manama | 87 | 94 | 93 | 96 | 67 | 50 | 44 | 48 | 59 | 81 | 100 | 96 |
| Hamad Town | 89 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 45 | 56 | 79 | 100 | 96 |
| Riffa | 89 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 45 | 56 | 79 | 100 | 96 |
| Sitrah | 89 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 64 | 47 | 42 | 46 | 57 | 80 | 100 | 96 |
| Jidd Ḩafş | 88 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 45 | 56 | 80 | 100 | 96 |
| Dār Kulayb | 90 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 45 | 56 | 79 | 100 | 96 |
| Isa Town | 88 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 45 | 56 | 80 | 100 | 96 |
| Al Ḩadd | 87 | 94 | 93 | 96 | 67 | 50 | 44 | 48 | 59 | 81 | 100 | 96 |
| Zallaq | 90 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 45 | 56 | 78 | 100 | 97 |
| Sanābis | 88 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 45 | 56 | 80 | 100 | 96 |
| Saar | 88 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 64 | 47 | 42 | 46 | 57 | 80 | 100 | 96 |
Sea temperature along the coast of Bahrain
| places | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muharraq | 19° | 19° | 20° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 22° |
| Manama | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
| Hamad Town | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
| Riffa | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
| Sitrah | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
| Jidd Ḩafş | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
| Dār Kulayb | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
| Isa Town | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
| Al Ḩadd | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
| Zallaq | 19° | 18° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 26° | 21° |
More ways to travel in Bahrain
Tourism in Bahrain
How many visitors come, how concentrated tourism is, and when the country is busiest.
Most popular destinations in Bahrain
Bahrain: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Bahraini Dinar
BHD · .د.ب
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +973
- Emergency999
- Meal, casual restaurantBHD 4.30≈ $12.00
- CappuccinoBHD 1.10≈ $2.90
- Beer (0.5 l)BHD 1.60≈ $4.20
- Bottled water (1.5 l)BHD 0.50≈ $1.30
- Taxi, 5 kmBHD 3.00≈ $8.10
- Public transport ticketBHD 0.60≈ $1.50
- Mid-range hotel, per nightBHD 38.00≈ $100.00
Estimated from Bahrain’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 49% of US levels.
- Dec 16National Day
- Dec 17National Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
Largest cities in Bahrain
Al Muharraq
Manama
Hamad Town
Riffa
Sitrah
Jidd Ḩafş
Dār Kulayb
Isa Town
World Heritage sites in Bahrain
Main airports
- BAHBahrain International AirportManama
- OBBSSheik Isa Air BaseSitrah