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
January is cool and dry, with highs around 17.7°C and lows near 6°C. Rain falls on about 2.5 days, and you still get 9.2 hours of sun a day. It scores 9.4 and ranks among the best months, which makes it a good time for walking the city and spending long days outdoors. Nights are chilly, so pack a warm layer.
21°C / 8°C · 4 rain days · 9.3 h sun
February is a little warmer, with highs of 20.5°C and lows of 7.8°C. It has about 3.8 rain days, a few more than January, but the monthly total is only 17 mm. With a score of 9.2 it ranks among the best months, with mild days and 9.3 hours of sun.
26°C / 13°C · 3 rain days · 10.3 h sun
March is pleasantly warm, with highs of 25.9°C and lows of 12.5°C. Rain falls on about 2.6 days, and sunshine rises to 10.3 hours a day. It scores 9.5, the highest of the year, so it is the top month for outdoor sightseeing before the heat arrives.
32°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 10.7 h sun
April brings real warmth, with highs of 31.5°C and lows of 17.7°C. Rain is rare, at about 2.1 days. It scores 6.8, a good month overall, but afternoons already feel hot. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
38°C / 24°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
May is tough weather because of the heat. Highs reach 38.1°C, nights stay near 23.7°C, and rain falls on just 0.2 days. It scores 3.5, among the lowest of the year. If you come, plan indoor time around midday and head out early or after dark.
43°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 12.5 h sun
June is extremely hot, with highs of 42.6°C and lows of 27.7°C. There are 0 rain days and 12.5 hours of sun, the longest days of the year. It scores 3.5 because the heat makes time outdoors hard for most of the day. Expect to spend much of your trip indoors.
45°C / 30°C · 0 rain days · 12.2 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs of 44.5°C. Nights give little relief, with lows of 29.9°C, and there are 0 rain days. It scores 3.5, among the lowest of the year. Being outside in the middle of the day is very hard, so keep sightseeing to early mornings and late evenings.
44°C / 29°C · 0 rain days · 11.9 h sun
August stays extremely hot, with highs of 44.2°C and lows of 29.4°C. There are 0 rain days and 11.9 hours of sun. It scores 3.5 because the heat is severe day and night. This is a month for indoor plans, with short trips outside only after sunset.
41°C / 26°C · 0 rain days · 11.6 h sun
September is still very hot, with highs of 41.2°C and lows of 25.9°C. There are 0 rain days. The heat eases slightly towards the end of summer, but the month still scores 3.5, among the lowest of the year. Outdoor time is hard except in the early morning and evening.
35°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 10.4 h sun
October marks the end of the summer heat, with highs of 34.7°C and lows of 20.4°C. Rain falls on about 0.7 days and totals only 3 mm. It scores 4, an ok month: days are still hot, but evenings become comfortable for going out.
24°C / 13°C · 5 rain days · 8.8 h sun
November brings a big drop in temperature, with highs of 24.3°C and lows of 13.2°C. It is the wettest month, with about 4.8 rain days and 31 mm of rain, though the sun still shines for 8.8 hours a day. It scores 9 and ranks among the best months for time outdoors.
19°C / 8°C · 4 rain days · 8.8 h sun
December is cool, with highs of 18.8°C and lows of 7.7°C. Rain falls on about 4.4 days and totals 25 mm, and you get 8.8 hours of sun a day. It scores 9.1 and ranks among the best months. Bring a jacket for the cool evenings.
By trip type
City sightseeing
March is the best month for city sightseeing, with highs near 26°C and 10.3 hours of sun a day. December to February are cooler, with highs of 17.7–20.5°C and lows of 6–7.8°C, so bring a warm layer for evenings.
Hiking & nature
November to February are the coolest months for walking outdoors, with highs of 17.7–24.3°C. November and December are the wettest months, with 4.8 and 4.4 rain days, but monthly rain stays at 31 mm or less.
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FAQ
Yes, March is the best month to visit Kuwait, with the highest score of the year at 9.5. Days are warm at about 25.9°C, and nights cool to 12.5°C. Rain is light, with 2.6 rain days and 17 mm for the month. You also get about 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, which suits time outdoors.
July is the hottest month in Kuwait, with highs of about 44.5°C and lows near 29.9°C. It scores 3.5, among the lowest of the year. There is no rain and about 12.2 hours of sun a day, so the heat stays strong from morning to night. August is almost the same, with highs of 44.2°C.
January is mild rather than cold, and it is one of the best months to visit, with a score of 9.4. Daytime highs reach about 17.7°C, but nights drop to 6°C, so pack a warm layer for evenings. Expect about 2.5 rain days, 18 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sunshine a day.
November is the wettest month in Kuwait, with about 31 mm of rain over 4.8 rain days. December follows with 25 mm over 4.4 days. Even so, both months still score well, at 9 and 9.1, thanks to highs of 24.3°C and 18.8°C. From June to September there is no rain at all.
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