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What’s the climate like in Kuwait?

The current climate of Kuwait features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 47°C during the day to lows of 20°C. The average yearly temperature is around 35°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 32°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Kuwait in recent years was 52°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in January 2016.

On average, Kuwait receives 174 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.

The climate of Kuwait is based on weather data from Kuwait City. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kuwait for a full picture of the climate.

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Best time to visit Kuwait?

The best time to visit Kuwait for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kuwait. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Kuwait

The climate table of Kuwait shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 20 23 27 34 40 46 47 47 44 37 27 22
Temp. min (°C) 9 11 16 21 27 31 33 32 29 23 16 11
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Precipitation (mm) 22 33 16 9,8 2,6 5,1 3,9 2,4 2,3 2,6 44 30
UV Index 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 8 7 6 5

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 35°C
  • Highest temperature: 47°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 20°C in January
  • Precipitation: 174 mm per year, averaging 15 mm per month
  • Driest months: 2,3 mm in September, 2,4 mm in August and 2,6 mm in May
  • Wettest months: 44 mm in November, 33 mm in February and 30 mm in December

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Weather experiences in Kuwait

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Average Temperature per Month in Kuwait

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kuwait. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Kuwait

Average Precipitation per Month in Kuwait

This graph shows how much precipitation Kuwait gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Kuwait

Average UV Index per Month in Kuwait

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kuwait. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Kuwait

Yearly Temperature in Kuwait

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kuwait. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Kuwait

Total Yearly Precipitation in Kuwait

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kuwait over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Kuwait

Weather experiences in Kuwait

The weather in Kuwait is rated an average of 3,3 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to Kuwait? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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It got quite hot during the day with temperatures around 35 degrees, but the evenings were pleasantly warm. Even though it was very hot during the day, this did not detract from the experience. However, be prepared for the heat if you travel during this period!— This text is automatically translated to English

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January weather in Kuwait is mild and pleasant, with daytime temperatures around 20 degrees, ideal for outdoor activities. However, it can get considerably colder at night. Remember.— This text is automatically translated to English

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This is ideal if you like extreme heat, but it can be uncomfortable otherwise. Nights also stay warm.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

The air is usually clear, with occasional light breezes providing pleasant weather. Ideal weather for active relaxation. Not ideal, but certainly fun.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average Weather in Kuwait by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kuwait. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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