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Manama visitor guide
Practical essentials for visiting Manama, Bahrain. Every fact links to an official or government source.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire 999
Source: UK FCDO — getting help ↗
Getting around
- Bahrain Bus — public buses across the island. Official site ↗
Airports
- BAH · Bahrain International — 7 km from the centre (straight line) · Website ↗ · Directions ↗
Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road distance is longer.
☀️ Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Humidity | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°C | 15°C | 67% | 19 mm |
| Feb | 21°C | 16°C | 66% | 22 mm |
| Mar | 25°C | 18°C | 60% | 10 mm |
| Apr | 30°C | 22°C | 53% | 6 mm |
| May | 35°C | 27°C | 48% | 4 mm |
| Jun | 38°C | 30°C | 48% | 0 mm |
| Jul | 39°C | 32°C | 51% | 1 mm |
| Aug | 40°C | 32°C | 56% | 0 mm |
| Sep | 38°C | 30°C | 59% | 0 mm |
| Oct | 33°C | 26°C | 62% | 1 mm |
| Nov | 28°C | 22°C | 64% | 11 mm |
| Dec | 23°C | 17°C | 69% | 13 mm |
comfortable (avg high 32°C or below) · very hot (avg high 38°C or above)
Holidays & key dates (next 12 months)
- Bahrain National Day — Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026
- New Year's Day — Jan 1, 2027
- Ramadan — Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Eid al-Fitr — Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Arafat Day — May 16, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Eid al-Adha — May 17, 2027 – May 19, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Islamic New Year — Jun 6, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
- Prophet's Birthday — Aug 15, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Etiquette & dress
- Dress conservatively in public, especially away from hotels and beaches.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight.
Visas & entry
Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check the official portals before you book.
Currency & tipping
Bahraini dinar (BHD). Pegged to the US dollar at BHD 0.376 = US$1.
Source: Central Bank of Bahrain ↗
No official tipping guidance; rounding up or about 10% for good service is common but optional.
Plan your time in Manama
Facts checked Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm with the official source before you travel.