Qal'at al-Bahrain قلعة البحرين
Manama, Bahrain UNESCO World Heritage Site
Qal'at al-Bahrain is an archaeological site and cultural heritage area in Bahrain. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it reflects the region's history, including periods of Portuguese influence.
Planning a visit
The site is located 7 km from the capital, Manama. Bahrain International Airport is 12 km away. Travelers can combine a visit with nearby locations such as the Barbar Temple, 3.7 km away, or the Khamis Mosque, 4 km from the site. Other nearby points of interest include the Bahrain Financial Harbour, 5.3 km away, Bab Al Bahrain, 5.5 km away, and the Bahrain World Trade Center, 6.1 km away.
Temperatures are mild from January to March, with averages between 17 °C and 20 °C. The weather warms significantly from May through September, with average temperatures ranging from 29 °C to 34 °C. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with the highest rainfall occurring in January, March, and November at about 10 to 21 mm. The site is the second most looked-up sight in Bahrain among those on this site.
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 | 13 | 21 | 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.
