Bahrain
Bahrain in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Bahrain in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Bahrain in May?
- Riffa is the warmest of the 12 destinations compared, with highs of 37°C (99°F) in May; Al Muharraq is the coolest at 36°C (97°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Bahrain in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Manama (28°C (82°F)), and 12 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
37°
Riffa
Coolest
36°
Al Muharraq
Driest
1 mm
Al Muharraq
Warmest sea
28°
Manama
Across Bahrain, May highs run from 36°C (97°F) (Al Muharraq) to 37°C (99°F) (Riffa). On average it is 5.5 °C (10 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Manama and Al Muharraq.
Best places in Bahrain in May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muharraq | 36° | 25° | 1 mm | 27° | 68 |
| Manama | 36° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 67 |
| Al Ḩadd | 36° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 67 |
| Sitrah | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 64 |
| Saar | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 64 |
| Riffa | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 63 |
| Hamad Town | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 63 |
| Isa Town | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 63 |
| Jidd Ḩafş | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 63 |
| Dār Kulayb | 37° | 24° | 1 mm | 28° | 63 |
| Zallaq | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 63 |
| Sanābis | 37° | 25° | 1 mm | 28° | 63 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Bahrain in May?
Average daytime highs range from 36° in Al Muharraq to 37° in Riffa.
Can you swim in Bahrain in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Manama at about 28°.