Bab Al Bahrain
Bab Al Bahrain is a city gate and architectural landmark in Manama. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Bahrain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with average temperatures between 32 °C and 34 °C and no rain. The coolest months are January and February, when average temperatures are between 17 °C and 18 °C.
Bab Al Bahrain is 2 km from the capital, Manama, and 7 km from Bahrain International Airport. Nearby sights include the Bahrain Financial Harbour, 0.5 km away, and the Bahrain World Trade Center, 0.8 km away. Other nearby locations are the Bahrain National Museum, Al Fateh Grand Mosque, and the Bahrain Pearling Trail. The site is open from 8 AM to noon and from 4:30 PM to 6 PM.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 34 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 14 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
