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Kuwait's national averages run from 19 °C in January to 46 °C in July, with rainfall between 0 mm in June and 33 mm in November and 6.8–9.8 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are March, November and February. Its 6 regions span 29–34 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Kuwait
- Area
- 17,308 km²
Best months to visit
When Kuwait shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 23.6 |
| February | 21.4 | 9.9 | 4.0 | 27.1 |
| March | 26.4 | 14.5 | 9.2 | 32.4 |
| April | 32.8 | 20.2 | 15.3 | 39.2 |
| May | 39.4 | 26.1 | 21.4 | 44.8 |
| June | 44.4 | 30.3 | 27.4 | 47.9 |
| July | 45.9 | 32.0 | 29.7 | 48.5 |
| August | 45.4 | 31.4 | 28.6 | 48.1 |
| September | 42.6 | 27.7 | 23.7 | 46.2 |
| October | 36.0 | 22.0 | 17.2 | 41.1 |
| November | 26.7 | 15.5 | 10.2 | 32.7 |
| December | 20.8 | 10.6 | 5.2 | 26.4 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 18 |
| February | 13 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 9 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 33 |
| December | 23 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.3 |
| February | 8.2 |
| March | 8.5 |
| April | 8.9 |
| May | 9.7 |
| June | 9.8 |
| July | 9.4 |
| August | 9.4 |
| September | 9.1 |
| October | 8.5 |
| November | 7.2 |
| December | 6.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8 | 8.0 | 23.6 |
| February | 15.5 | 8.4 | 23.9 |
| March | 16.5 | 8.7 | 26.7 |
| April | 16.0 | 9.8 | 24.9 |
| May | 16.7 | 9.6 | 26.5 |
| June | 20.9 | 11.4 | 31.9 |
| July | 20.4 | 10.4 | 31.7 |
| August | 18.2 | 10.9 | 28.7 |
| September | 16.7 | 9.7 | 25.9 |
| October | 13.9 | 8.6 | 21.7 |
| November | 14.1 | 7.9 | 22.3 |
| December | 14.1 | 7.7 | 22.9 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Kuwait
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Kuwait, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedDesert trips
Limited June–August · at its best November–March
Sources: dubaidesertsafaritrip.com, trawey.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Kuwait
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Kuwait, in order
- JanJanuary19.1°C · 18 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 18 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 18 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary21.4°C · 13 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 13 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 13 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch26.4°C · 22 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 22 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 22 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril32.8°C · 9 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 9 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 9 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay39.4°C · 3 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune44.4°C · 0 mm · 9.8 hr/day
Around 44 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 44 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly45.9°C · 0 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 46 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 46 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust45.4°C · 0 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 45 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 45 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember42.6°C · 0 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 43 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 43 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober36.0°C · 3 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember26.7°C · 33 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 33 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 33 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember20.8°C · 23 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 23 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 23 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
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