Dilmun Burial Mounds دافن دلمون
Bahrain UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dilmun Burial Mounds in Bahrain are a necropolis recognized as a World Heritage Site. Covering an area of 1.684 square kilometers, the site ranks fourth among the country's sights for English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 17 °C in January and February to 34 °C in August. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with the highest amounts in March at 22 mm and January at 16 mm, while summer months from May to September record no rain.
The site is located 10 km from the capital Manama. The nearest airport is Bahrain International Airport in Manama, situated 18 km away. Nearby sights include Khamis Mosque at 7.4 km, Barbar Temple at 9.0 km, Qal'at al-Bahrain at 9.4 km, Bab Al Bahrain at 11.3 km, and Al Fateh Grand Mosque at 11.5 km.
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 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
| 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.
