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Weather & climate · Kuwait City

Flag of KuwaitBest Time to Visit Kuwait

March and November

The best time to visit Kuwait is March and November, when daytime highs in Kuwait City are around 25°C. April is also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (42°C by day), January the coldest (10°C at night).

42°C
Warmest: August
10°C
Coldest nights: January
47 mm
Rain per year
12 mm
Wettest: January

Kuwait weather by month

  1. Jan18°C10°C12 mm
  2. Feb20°C11°C8 mm
  3. Mar25°C15°C4 mm
  4. Apr29°C20°C7 mm
  5. May36°C26°C1 mm
  6. Jun41°C30°C0 mm
  7. Jul42°C32°C0 mm
  8. Aug42°C32°C0 mm
  9. Sep39°C29°C0 mm
  10. Oct34°C24°C1 mm
  11. Nov25°C18°C6 mm
  12. Dec20°C12°C8 mm

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5°10°15°20°25°30°35°40°45°50°50 mm0January: 12 mm rainFebruary: 8 mm rainMarch: 4 mm rainApril: 7 mm rainMay: 1 mm rainJune: 0 mm rainJuly: 0 mm rainAugust: 0 mm rainSeptember: 0 mm rainOctober: 1 mm rainNovember: 6 mm rainDecember: 8 mm rainJanuary: 18°CFebruary: 20°CMarch: 25°CApril: 29°CMay: 36°CJune: 41°CJuly: 42°CAugust: 42°CSeptember: 39°COctober: 34°CNovember: 25°CDecember: 20°CJanuary: 10°CFebruary: 11°CMarch: 15°CApril: 20°CMay: 26°CJune: 30°CJuly: 32°CAugust: 32°CSeptember: 29°COctober: 24°CNovember: 18°CDecember: 12°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)
MonthHighLowRainHumidityCloud coverVerdict
January18°C10°C12 mm63%43%Fair
February20°C11°C8 mm59%39%Fair
March25°C15°C4 mm51%35%Best time
April29°C20°C7 mm47%42%Good
May36°C26°C1 mm37%29%Very hot
June41°C30°C0 mm29%9%Very hot
July42°C32°C0 mm30%10%Very hot
August42°C32°C0 mm32%10%Very hot
September39°C29°C0 mm34%11%Very hot
October34°C24°C1 mm45%23%Very hot
November25°C18°C6 mm54%41%Best time
December20°C12°C8 mm61%42%Fair

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Kuwait City (29.37, 47.97). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Kuwait have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kuwait?

March and November. The best time to visit Kuwait is March and November, when daytime highs in Kuwait City are around 25°C. April is also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (42°C by day), January the coldest (10°C at night).

What is the hottest month in Kuwait?

August, with average highs of 42°C in Kuwait City.

What is the coldest month in Kuwait?

January, when nights drop to about 10°C and days reach 18°C.

What is the rainiest month in Kuwait?

January with about 12 mm; June is the driest (0 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Kuwait?

June is the least comfortable month on average: 41°C by day and 0 mm of rain.