Kuwait City
Capital of Kuwait
Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait, with a population of about 3 million people as of 2018. Visitors come to the city to see landmarks such as the Kuwait Towers, the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, the Kuwait National Assembly Building, Seif Palace, and Al Shaheed Park.
What to see
The city features several notable architectural and public spaces. The Kuwait Towers and the Grand Mosque of Kuwait are primary landmarks. Government architecture is represented by the Kuwait National Assembly Building and Seif Palace. For outdoor space, visitors can go to Al Shaheed Park.
When to go
Temperatures vary significantly throughout the year. The months of January, February, March, and December offer cooler daily highs between 17 °C and 23 °C. From April, temperatures rise steadily, peaking at 41 °C in July and August. Rain is rare, with the wettest months, November and December, receiving only about 20 mm of rain.
Getting there
Kuwait International Airport is located 17 km from Kuwait City. It serves as the primary entry point for air travel.
Top sights in Kuwait City
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.