Nabih Saleh

Island Small Bahraini island near Manama

Low-lying island in Bahrain’s Capital Governorate close to Manama; visited for local villages, coastal promenades and seafood restaurants.

Nabih Saleh is a small island in the Persian Gulf within Bahrain’s Capital Governorate. It is one of the many low-lying islands that make up Bahrain’s nearshore archipelago.

A largely local and low-profile island environment rather than developed tourist infrastructure, with shoreline and coastal features typical of Bahrain’s small islands. It is visited mainly by people exploring Bahrain’s archipelago rather than by large-scale tourism operators.

The island is part of Bahrain’s long-settled island group in the Gulf; detailed published history and archaeological information for Nabih Saleh are limited in widely available sources.

Nabih Saleh lies in the northern Persian Gulf inside Bahrain’s Capital Governorate. It is one of the smaller islands close to the main island group of Bahrain.

Nabih Saleh
26.1821, 50.5856

How to Get to Nabih Saleh #

Access typically via local boat services from Muharraq or the northern mainland piers; schedules can be irregular so confirm with local operators.

Tips for Visiting Nabih Saleh #

  • Confirm boat or ferry schedules in advance - small islands in Bahrain may only be served occasionally.
  • Visit during late afternoon for cooler temperatures and pleasant light for photography.
  • Respect local customs when photographing people and houses.

Best Time to Visit Nabih Saleh #

Bahrain's cooler months (Nov-Mar) are the most comfortable for exploring small islands.

Winter
November-March · 15-25°C
Cooler, more comfortable weather for island walks.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 20-30°C
Warm but manageable; avoid extreme summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Nabih Saleh #

Climate

Tropical climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 41°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberAprilDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C. Almost no rain.

84 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 37°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 40°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

40°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
28° 40°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 44°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

44°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
29° 41°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 44°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

44°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
29° 40°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 38°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

38°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
27° 38°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 34°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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