Capital Governorate is the heart of Kuwait: the Gulf Road with Kuwait Towers, Souq Al-Mubarakiya, the Grand Mosque, Sadu House, the National Museum and Al Shaheed Park all sit within a short ride of each other in and around Kuwait City.
Kuwait City has a hot desert climate with extremely hot, dry summers (July and August highs around 45-46°C, occasionally above 50°C inland), mild winters (January lows around 8°C) and little rain, mostly between November and March. Dust storms are common from spring to summer. Figures are approximate long-term averages.
Best time to visit
Best: November to March
Peak Season: December-February
Avoid: June-September heat (highs of 44-46°C)
Summary: Mild, sunny weather from November to March suits walking Mubarakiya, the Gulf Road and Al Shaheed Park; summer is best spent in air-conditioned malls and museums.
Notes: Dust storms can reduce visibility from spring to summer, and rare heavy winter rain can flood roads. Ramadan changes opening hours and daytime dining, so check venues if travelling then.
Month-by-month weather
Typical conditions throughout the year.
January
13°C/55°F
Cool and sunny; highs about 18°C, cold nights near 8°C
February
15°C/59°F
Mild; highs about 20°C, occasional showers
March
19°C/66°F
Warm and sunny; highs about 25°C, dust winds possible
April
25°C/77°F
Hot afternoons near 32°C, comfortable mornings
May
31°C/88°F
Very hot, highs near 39°C, frequent dust
June
35°C/95°F
Extremely hot and dry; highs about 44°C
July
38°C/100°F
Hottest month; highs about 46°C
August
37°C/99°F
Extreme heat, highs about 46°C, rising humidity
September
34°C/93°F
Still very hot; highs about 42°C
October
28°C/82°F
Heat easing; highs about 36°C, pleasant evenings
November
20°C/68°F
Warm and dry; highs about 27°C, outdoor season begins
December
14°C/57°F
Mild and sunny; highs about 20°C, cool evenings
The seasons
What to expect in each part of the year.
Spring
Months: Mar-May
Warm to very hot, 15-40°C, with frequent dust storms and strong north-westerly winds.
Summer
Months: Jun-Aug
Extremely hot and dry, 30-46°C, with intense sun and occasional dust; coastal humidity rises in August.
Fall
Months: Sep-Nov
Still hot in September, pleasant by November at 15-28°C.
Winter
Months: Dec-Feb
Mild and mostly sunny, 8-20°C, with occasional heavy showers and cold nights.
Crowds & peak times
When to expect tourists and when to avoid them.
- High Season
- November to March, peaking around National and Liberation Days (25-26 February) and the Hala February festival
- Shoulder Season
- April and October
- Low Season
- June to September (heat), when many Kuwaiti families travel abroad, apart from Eid holidays
Major events & festivals
Time your visit around what matters.
Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day
National holidays with flags, lights and events across Kuwait City and along the Gulf Road; held yearly.
Hala February festival
Month-long programme of concerts, shows and family events across Kuwait City.
Ramadan
Dates depend on moon sighting; eating, drinking and smoking in public during daylight is prohibited, many restaurants close by day, and evenings are lively after iftar.
Eid al-Fitr
Public holiday of several days after Ramadan; shops and attractions have altered hours.