Kuwait National Assembly Building
Located in Kuwait City, the Kuwait National Assembly Building is a public administration building designed by Jørn Utzon. The National Assembly of Kuwait occupies this site, which was completed in 1982 and features elements of Islamic architecture. It is the third most looked-up sight in Kuwait.
Planning a visit
Temperatures in Kuwait City are highest from June through August, with daily highs reaching 40 °C to 42 °C. Visitors often prefer the cooler months of November through April, when daily highs range between 17 °C and 30 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with less than 26 mm recorded in any single month, making most days dry.
The building is located 2 km from the center of Kuwait City. The nearest airport is Kuwait International Airport, which is situated 16 km away. Travelers can combine a visit with several nearby sights, including the Seif Palace and the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, both located 1.4 km from the site. Al Shaheed Park is 2.9 km away, while the Kuwait Towers are 4.4 km from the building. For those traveling further, the Kuwait Red Fort is located 27.7 km from the assembly building.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °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 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 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.
