When to go · Riffa
Riffa in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Bahrain: Warming to 30 °C (86 °F); mornings still fine outdoors.Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Bahrain: Warming to 86 °F (30 °C); mornings still fine outdoors.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- Bahrain overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Bahrain overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Bahrain: Warming to 30 °C (86 °F); mornings still fine outdoors.Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Bahrain: Warming to 86 °F (30 °C); mornings still fine outdoors.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- RiffaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 1 day
- Bahrain Island and Muharraq, Bahrain · Manama, Muharraq, Sakhir, Riffa, Amwajfine
Mild winters (15–24 °C (59–75 °F)) with a few showers Dec–Feb; April and October are warm; May–September runs 35–42 °C (95–108 °F) by day, and August and September add humidity above 70% that makes 38 °C (100 °F) feel far worse. Shamal dust winds blow mostly in early summer.Mild winters (59–75 °F (15–24 °C)) with a few showers Dec–Feb; April and October are warm; May–September runs 95–108 °F (35–42 °C) by day, and August and September add humidity above 70% that makes 100 °F (38 °C) feel far worse. Shamal dust winds blow mostly in early summer.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bahrain overall
- Medium
- Prices · Bahrain overall
- Medium
Bahrain overall: Warming to 30 °C; mornings still fine outdoors.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Riffa, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 1 (better)
Jan: 2
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Bahrain: Warming to 30 °C; mornings still fine outdoors.
January: Inside Riffa's best window: Nov–Mar.
Riffa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen