Kuwait
Country · Asia, Western Asia
Kuwait is a country in Western Asia with a population of about 4.9 million and an area of 17,818 square kilometers. Its capital is Kuwait City. The country offers travelers 6 sights spanning landmarks and parks.
Highlights
The site covers 6 sights located in Kuwait City. Landmarks include the Kuwait Towers, the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, the Kuwait National Assembly Building, Seif Palace, and the Kuwait Red Fort. For green spaces, the city features Al Shaheed Park.
When to go
The climate at the capital features daily highs and lows. January, February, and December see highs around 17 °C to 19 °C and lows of 10 °C to 12 °C, with rain up to 27 mm. March and November bring highs of 23 °C to 25 °C. April and October have highs of 29 °C and 33 °C. May through September are very hot, with daily highs ranging from 35 °C in May to 41 °C in July and August, accompanied by little to no rain.
Practical notes
The currency is the Kuwaiti dinar. The official language is Arabic. Plugs use types C and G at a voltage of 240 V. Driving is on the right side. The time zone is UTC+03:00.
Cities
Top sights in Kuwait
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kuwait City (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.