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Manama Weather in March

Manama in March

The short of it: Manama in March averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 11 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 17° · rain 16 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & February

March in Manama brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 17°, with about 16 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 56 min in mid-March, 42 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates March 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and February.

Against its neighbours, Manama runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Sanābis, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Manama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 56 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SanābisManama3 km W26°16°17 mm
Jidd ḨafşManama4 km WSW26°16°17 mm
Al MuharraqMuharraq4 km NE25°17°17 mm
Al ḨaddMuharraq7 km ENE26°16°17 mm
Madīnat ‘ĪsáSouthern Governorate7 km SSW26°17°16 mm
SitrahManama9 km SSE26°17°16 mm
SārNorthern11 km WSW26°16°16 mm
Ar Rifā‘Southern Governorate11 km SSW26°16°16 mm

The Almanac · Manama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Manama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°13°16 mm14 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
February22°14°15 mm17 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°17°16 mm16 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
April32°21°5.0 mm17 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
May37°26°1.0 mm17 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
June40°29°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
July41°30°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
August40°30°0.0 mm13 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
September38°28°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
October34°24°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
November28°19°22 mm14 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
December23°15°14 mm13 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manama in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manama in March?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Manama?

The Almanac gives March 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and February.

How long are the days in Manama in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 30 min in December to 13 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Manama in March?

Hardly — March nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Manama in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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