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Umm an Nasan

Island

Umm an Nasan is a small island off northern Bahrain's coast within the Northern Governorate. The island is sparsely developed and mainly visible from the nearby mainland.

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Address: Umm an Nasan, Northern Governorate, Bahrain - private royal island with no public visitor facilities (access restricted)
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About Umm an Nasan

Umm an Nasan is a small island in the Northern Governorate of Bahrain, located off the northwest coast of Bahrain’s main island. The island is associated with private estates and is not a public resort.

The island has been used in recent decades for private and official purposes by members of Bahrain’s ruling circles and for related estate developments. Public information on detailed historical uses is limited.

Umm an Nasan lies close to Bahrain’s main island within the northern coastal zone and is administratively part of the Northern Governorate of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

  • Restricted access: The island is privately owned and access is restricted, with limited or no public visitation allowed in many parts.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Umm an Nasan

If access is possible, the cool season (November-March) offers the most pleasant conditions; summers are very hot and access may be limited.

Cool season (best time)
November-March · 15-25°C
Milder temperatures and lower humidity make any shore visits or boat trips more comfortable; this is Bahrain's peak tourist season.
Hot season
April-October · 30-45°C
Very hot and humid with extreme daytime temperatures - outdoor activity is uncomfortable and often restricted to early morning or evening; note the island is privately held and access is generally restricted.

Weather & Climate near Umm an Nasan

Climate

Umm an Nasan's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 159 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
NovemberAprilMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 12° - 20° 16° 14 mm some cloud 68% 4.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.6h
February Excellent 13° - 21° 17° 16 mm some cloud 69% 4.7 m/s 1.1 high 11.1h
March Ideal 16° - 25° 20° 23 mm some cloud 65% 4.6 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 20° - 31° 26° 7 mm partly cloudy 62% 5.0 m/s 1.7 very high 12.7h
May Excellent 25° - 36° 33° 1 mm some cloud 57% 4.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.3h
June Excellent 28° - 39° 39° 0 mm clear 56% 4.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.6h
July Very Good 29° - 40° 43° 0 mm mostly sunny 58% 4.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.5h
August Very Good 29° - 39° 43° 0 mm mostly sunny 61% 4.3 m/s 2.0 very high 12.9h
September Excellent 27° - 38° 37° 0 mm clear 60% 3.5 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 23° - 34° 30° 1 mm clear 61% 3.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.4h
November Ideal 19° - 28° 23° 9 mm mostly sunny 63% 4.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.7h
December Excellent 14° - 22° 18° 9 mm some cloud 68% 4.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Umm an Nasan

Umm an Nasan is a privately owned island off northern Bahrain and is not served by public transport. There is no public ferry or scheduled service; access requires permission from the island’s owners or the Bahraini authorities and, if granted, is normally by private boat or charter. Visitors cannot assume public access.

Tips for Visiting Umm an Nasan

  • Umm an Nasan (Umm al Nasan) is privately owned and not open to general public visitation-do not expect to land or tour the island without explicit permission from the owners or authorities.
  • If you want to view the island, arrange a licensed boat trip that passes the shoreline or view it from mainland coastal vantage points rather than planning to go ashore; treat the island as off-limits unless you have formal access rights.