When to go · Kuwait

Best time to visit Kuwait

Weather by month for central Kuwait, the best months to go and how Kuwait's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.

The short answer

Best months: January, February, March, December

Jan
Highs around 18°C, rain on about 3 days and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Feb
Highs around 21°C, rain on about 4 days and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Mar
Highs around 26°C, rain on about 3 days and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Dec
Highs around 19°C, rain on about 4 days and 8.8 hours of sun a day.

Best months
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
Shoulder season
Apr, Nov

Still good weather, just not quite the top months.

Highs 24°C to 32°C · 2–5 rain days
Tough season
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

Kuwait weather by month

Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.

Weather by month in central Kuwait and month scores for Kuwait
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

Kuwait in each month

January

Best time 9.4/10

18°C / 6°C · 3 rain days · 9.2 h sun

In central Kuwait, January brings highs around 18°C and lows near 6°C, with rain on about 3 days. One of the best months to visit Kuwait.

Figures ↑ Where to go in January →

February

Best time 9.2/10

21°C / 8°C · 4 rain days · 9.3 h sun

In central Kuwait, February brings highs around 21°C and lows near 8°C, with rain on about 4 days. One of the best months to visit Kuwait.

Figures ↑ Where to go in February →

March

Best time 9.5/10

26°C / 13°C · 3 rain days · 10.3 h sun

In central Kuwait, March brings highs around 26°C and lows near 13°C, with rain on about 3 days. One of the best months to visit Kuwait.

Figures ↑ Where to go in March →

April

Good 6.8/10

32°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.7 h sun

In central Kuwait, April brings highs around 32°C and lows near 18°C, with rain on about 2 days.

Figures ↑ Where to go in April →

May

Tough weather 3.5/10

38°C / 24°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun

In central Kuwait, May brings highs around 38°C and lows near 24°C, with rain on about 0 days. One of the weaker months for weather.

Figures ↑ Where to go in May →

June

Tough weather 3.5/10

43°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 12.5 h sun

In central Kuwait, June brings highs around 43°C and lows near 28°C, with rain on about 0 days. One of the weaker months for weather.

Figures ↑ Where to go in June →

July

Tough weather 3.5/10

45°C / 30°C · 0 rain days · 12.2 h sun

In central Kuwait, July brings highs around 45°C and lows near 30°C, with rain on about 0 days. One of the weaker months for weather.

Figures ↑ Where to go in July →

August

Tough weather 3.5/10

44°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 11.9 h sun

In central Kuwait, August brings highs around 44°C and lows near 29°C, with rain on about 0 days. One of the weaker months for weather.

Figures ↑ Where to go in August →

September

Tough weather 3.5/10

41°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun

In central Kuwait, September brings highs around 41°C and lows near 26°C, with rain on about 0 days. One of the weaker months for weather.

Figures ↑ Where to go in September →

October

OK 4.0/10

35°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 10.4 h sun

In central Kuwait, October brings highs around 35°C and lows near 20°C, with rain on about 1 days.

Figures ↑ Where to go in October →

November

Best time 9.0/10

24°C / 13°C · 5 rain days · 8.8 h sun

In central Kuwait, November brings highs around 24°C and lows near 13°C, with rain on about 5 days.

Figures ↑ Where to go in November →

December

Best time 9.1/10

19°C / 8°C · 4 rain days · 8.8 h sun

In central Kuwait, December brings highs around 19°C and lows near 8°C, with rain on about 4 days. One of the best months to visit Kuwait.

Figures ↑ Where to go in December →

By trip type

Best time to visit Kuwait for…

City sightseeing

Jan Feb Mar Dec

Scored for highs of 18°C to 26°C, few rain days and plenty of sun.
Hiking & nature

Jan Feb Nov Dec

Scored for highs of 15°C to 24°C, few rain days and plenty of sun.

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FAQ

When to go to Kuwait

Is Kuwait good in March?

Yes. March is one of the best months to visit Kuwait. In central Kuwait highs average 26°C, with rain on about 3 days. Our score for March is 9.5/10.

Is Kuwait good in July?

July is one of the weaker months for weather in Kuwait. In central Kuwait highs average 45°C, with rain on about 0 days. Our score for July is 3.5/10. The best months are January, February, March and December.

Is Kuwait good in September?

September is one of the weaker months for weather in Kuwait. In central Kuwait highs average 41°C, with rain on about 0 days. Our score for September is 3.5/10. The best months are January, February, March and December.

Is Kuwait good in November?

Yes. November is one of the best months to visit Kuwait. In central Kuwait highs average 24°C, with rain on about 5 days. Our score for November is 9.0/10. The best months are January, February, March and December.