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Bahrain in March

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Bahrain in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Bahrain in March?
Riffa is the warmest of the 12 destinations compared, with highs of 26°C (78°F) in March; Al Muharraq is the coolest at 25°C (77°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Bahrain in March?
Hardly: even the warmest water, at Riffa (20°C (69°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
26°
Riffa
Coolest
25°
Al Muharraq
Driest
23 mm
Hamad Town
Warmest sea
20°
Riffa

March in Bahrain ranges from 25°C (77°F) in Al Muharraq to 26°C (78°F) in Riffa — a spread of 1 degrees across the country. On average it is 3.5 °C (6 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Manama and Al Muharraq.

Weather in March by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Riffa 26° 16° 24 mm 20° 94
Hamad Town 25° 16° 23 mm 20° 94
Sitrah 25° 16° 24 mm 20° 94
Dār Kulayb 26° 16° 23 mm 20° 94
Zallaq 26° 16° 24 mm 20° 94
Saar 25° 16° 23 mm 20° 94
Manama 25° 16° 24 mm 20° 93
Al Muharraq 25° 16° 24 mm 20° 93
Isa Town 26° 16° 24 mm 20° 93
Jidd Ḩafş 26° 16° 24 mm 20° 93
Al Ḩadd 25° 16° 24 mm 20° 93
Sanābis 26° 16° 24 mm 20° 93

Public holidays in March

No nationwide public holidays this month.

Public holidays 2027 →

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bahrain in March?

Average daytime highs range from 25° in Al Muharraq to 26° in Riffa.

Can you swim in Bahrain in March?

The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Riffa at about 20°.