Weather by month for central Kuwait, the best months to go and how Kuwait's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 18°C to 26°C · 3–4 rain days
Apr, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 24°C to 32°C · 2–5 rain days
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 38°C to 45°C · 0 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 18°C / 6°C | 3 days (18 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 9.4/10 |
| Best month: February | 21°C / 8°C | 4 days (17 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 9.2/10 |
| Best month: March | 26°C / 13°C | 3 days (17 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| April | 32°C / 18°C | 2 days (12 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| May | 38°C / 24°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| June | 43°C / 28°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 12.5 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| July | 45°C / 30°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 12.2 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| August | 44°C / 29°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| September | 41°C / 26°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| October | 35°C / 20°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 4.0/10 |
| November | 24°C / 13°C | 5 days (31 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 9.0/10 |
| Best month: December | 19°C / 8°C | 4 days (25 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 9.1/10 |
Figures for central Kuwait; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
18°C / 6°C · 3 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Days reach 17.7°C and nights drop to 6°C, so you'll want a jacket. Rain falls on about 2.5 days, with 18mm total. This is one of the best months to visit Kuwait, with cool, comfortable conditions for walking around the city.
21°C / 8°C · 4 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Highs climb to 20.5°C and lows sit at 7.8°C. Expect roughly 3.8 rainy days bringing 17mm. Conditions stay pleasant, keeping February among the top months for a trip.
26°C / 13°C · 3 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Temperatures rise to a 25.9°C high with a 12.5°C low, and sunshine hours increase to 10.3. Rain days drop slightly to 2.6, totaling 17mm. This is the highest-scoring month, with warm but not yet harsh days.
32°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Highs reach 31.5°C and nights warm to 17.7°C. Rain becomes rare, with only 2.1 days and 12mm. Heat is building, so April is rated good rather than best, still workable for outdoor plans in the morning or evening.
38°C / 24°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
The high jumps to 38.1°C with lows of 23.7°C, and rain almost disappears at just 0.2 days. Sun hours reach 11.6. The intense heat makes daytime activity hard, giving May a low score for travel.
43°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 12.5 h sun
Daytime highs hit 42.6°C and nights stay warm at 27.7°C. There is no recorded rain this month. The extreme heat limits outdoor time to early morning or late evening, and June scores poorly for comfort.
45°C / 30°C · 0 rain days · 12.2 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs of 44.5°C and lows of 29.9°C. No rain falls, and sun hours sit at 12.2. These conditions make daytime sightseeing tough, and the month scores low.
44°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Highs stay near 44.2°C with lows of 29.4°C, and rain is absent again. Sun hours reach 11.9. The heat remains severe, keeping August's score as low as the rest of summer.
41°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
Temperatures ease slightly to a 41.2°C high and 25.9°C low, still with no rain recorded. Sun hours are 11.6. The heat is still intense, so September keeps the same low score as the summer months.
35°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Highs drop to 34.7°C and lows to 20.4°C, with rain returning lightly at 0.7 days and 3mm. Sun hours fall to 10.4. Conditions are improving but still warm, giving October an okay rating rather than a top one.
24°C / 13°C · 5 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Highs fall to 24.3°C and lows to 13.2°C, with rain picking up to 4.8 days and 31mm, the wettest month of the year. Sun hours drop to 8.8. Cooler, rainier weather makes November one of the best months to visit.
19°C / 8°C · 4 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Highs sit at 18.8°C with lows of 7.7°C. Rain falls on about 4.4 days, totaling 25mm, and sun hours are 8.8. Mild, cool weather keeps December among the top-rated months for a trip.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March is best for city trips. Highs range from 17.7°C to 25.9°C, cool enough to walk around Kuwait City without the heat wearing you down, with 8.8 to 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Hiking & nature
November to February suits hiking and outdoor time. Highs stay between 17.7°C and 24.3°C and lows drop to 6-13.2°C, so you avoid the extreme summer heat. November and December bring more rain, around 25-31mm over 4.4 to 4.8 days, which can cool the air further.
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FAQ
August is tough, with highs averaging 44.2°C and lows near 29.4°C. There's no rain to expect, with 0 rain days, but the heat is intense and 11.9 hours of sun add to the exposure. Many travellers plan around these months rather than during them, though some do visit for business or family reasons.
Yes, January is one of the best months, scoring 9.4 out of 10. Highs average 17.7°C and lows 6°C, giving mild, comfortable days. It does bring a bit of rain, around 2.5 days and 18mm, but this is light compared to summer's heat.
Yes, March is the top-scoring month at 9.5 out of 10. Highs reach 25.9°C and lows 12.5°C, offering warm but not extreme temperatures. Rain is modest at 2.6 days and 17mm, and sun hours climb to 10.3, making it a comfortable stretch before summer heat sets in.
The fact pack doesn't give a specific day count, but the best window runs through January, February, March and December when conditions are mildest. Outside this window, from May through September, highs climb above 38°C, which limits how much outdoor time is comfortable each day.
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