Best time to visit Kuwait City, Kuwait

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The best time to visit Kuwait City is March

Kuwait City can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, March is the best time to go.

During the warmer months, temperatures in Kuwait City can rise to a maximum of 42℃ (109℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Kuwait City is around 11℃ (52℉).

The days are longest in Kuwait City in August, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Kuwait City in November. Head over there in July instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.

Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Kuwait City, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

July

Most daylight

August

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Kuwait City seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kuwait City as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kuwait City is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Kuwait City

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Kuwait City for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Kuwait City climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Kuwait City for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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MAY
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NOV
DEC

Kuwait City in January

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 50%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Kuwait City in February

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 48%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 4 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Kuwait City in March

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 43%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Kuwait City in April

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 41%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 6 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Kuwait City in May

  • Average temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average humidity: 34%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 2 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Kuwait City in June

  • Average temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
  • Average high temperature: 40℃ (104℉)
  • Average low temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average humidity: 25%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Kuwait City in July

  • Average temperature: 38℃ (101℉)
  • Average high temperature: 42℃ (107℉)
  • Average low temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
  • Average humidity: 26%
  • Average sunny days: 31 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
31 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Kuwait City in August

  • Average temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
  • Average high temperature: 42℃ (107℉)
  • Average low temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
  • Average humidity: 29%
  • Average sunny days: 31 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
31 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Kuwait City in September

  • Average temperature: 35℃ (96℉)
  • Average high temperature: 39℃ (103℉)
  • Average low temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average humidity: 31%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in September, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.

Kuwait City in October

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average humidity: 39%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Kuwait City in November

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 45%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 5 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Kuwait City in December

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 48%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 4 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kuwait City in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Kuwait City is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 42℃ (107℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Kuwait City is generally around July. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in July first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Kuwait City is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Kuwait City, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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