Barbar Temple
Barbar Temple is an archaeological site and temple located in the Barbar area of Bahrain. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with average temperatures reaching about 34 °C. For milder weather, January through March or November through December offer average temperatures between 17 °C and 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the wettest months being March, which sees about 22 mm of rain.
Bahrain International Airport is the nearest airport, located 16 km from the site, and Barbar Temple is about 10 km from the capital, Manama. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to Qal'at al-Bahrain, which is 3.7 km away, Khamis Mosque, 6.7 km away, or the Dilmun Burial Mounds, 9 km away. Other nearby locations include Bahrain Financial Harbour and Bab Al Bahrain.
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 | 24 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 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.
