Grand Mosque of Kuwait
The Grand Mosque of Kuwait is a mosque located in Kuwait City. Built in Islamic architecture style, the site has a capacity of 11,000 people and started in 1986. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Kuwait.
Planning a visit
The cooler months from November to March feature daily highs between 17 °C and 25 °C and daily lows between 10 °C and 17 °C, with small amounts of rain. From May to September, daily highs rise from 35 °C to 41 °C and lows reach 32 °C with no rain.
The nearest airport is Kuwait International Airport, located 16 km away. The mosque is 1 km from Kuwait City. Nearby places to visit include the Kuwait National Assembly Building at 1.4 km, Seif Palace at 1.4 km, Al Shaheed Park at 1.5 km, Kuwait Towers at 3.3 km, and Kuwait Red Fort at 29 km.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
