Kuwait International Airport climate
Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kuwait International Airport climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1864 | 1049 | 1457 | 110.4 |
| Feb | 2068 | 1152 | 1560 | 140.6 |
| Mar | 2577 | 1559 | 2068 | 40.1 |
| Apr | 3086 | 2068 | 2577 | 80.3 |
| May | 3798 | 2678 | 3188 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 41106 | 3086 | 3596 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 43109 | 3289 | 3799 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 43109 | 3289 | 3799 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 40103 | 2983 | 3493 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3494 | 2475 | 2984 | 00.0 |
| Nov | 2678 | 1763 | 2271 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2068 | 1253 | 1661 | 70.3 |
| Year | 43109 | 1049 | 2679 | 481.9 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 43% | 3.6 | 10:28 |
| Feb | 56% | 39% | 4.4 | 11:07 |
| Mar | 48% | 35% | 5.6 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 43% | 42% | 6.2 | 12:50 |
| May | 34% | 29% | 7.1 | 13:36 |
| Jun | 26% | 9% | 8.0 | 14:00 |
| Jul | 27% | 10% | 7.7 | 13:50 |
| Aug | 30% | 10% | 7.2 | 13:11 |
| Sep | 33% | 11% | 6.4 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 43% | 23% | 5.1 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 51% | 41% | 3.7 | 10:39 |
| Dec | 58% | 42% | 3.3 | 10:17 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Kuwait International Airport is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 43 °C109 °F and a low of 32 °C89 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C64 °F and lows 10 °C49 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.4 °C42.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 67% of the annual total. The wettest month is February (14 mm0.6 in), the driest is September (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 26% in June to 60% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 9%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in October to 17 km/h (10 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kuwait International Airport
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 18 °C64 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 14 mm0.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 43 °C109 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Kuwait International Airport
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1864 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 1049 to 12 °C53 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2577 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 1559 to 26 °C78 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 41106 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 3086 to 32 °C89 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2678 to 40 °C103 °F, lows 1763 to 29 °C83 °F, about 1 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Kuwait International Airport compares
Compared with Hawalli, about 13 km to the northeast, Kuwait International Airport has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 4 places in Kuwait covered by World Climates, Kuwait International Airport is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 2nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Kuwait climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Al Jubayl (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Al Hufuf (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Hawalli 13 km · 26 °C79 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Kuwait City 16 km · 26 °C79 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Al Ahmadi 20 km · 26 °C79 °F · 48 mm1.9 in
- Umm Qaşr 90 km · 27 °C80 °F · 84 mm3.3 in
- Al Faw 96 km · 26 °C79 °F · 89 mm3.5 in
- Abu al-Kahsib 136 km · 27 °C80 °F · 119 mm4.7 in
- Khorramshahr 137 km · 27 °C80 °F · 119 mm4.7 in
- Basrah 144 km · 27 °C80 °F · 86 mm3.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kuwait International Airport?
July is the warmest month in Kuwait International Airport, with an average high of 43 °C (109 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kuwait International Airport?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kuwait International Airport?
February is the wettest month with about 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kuwait International Airport?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.