Kuwait Towers
The Kuwait Towers are a building complex and architectural landmark located in Kuwait City, designed by architects Sune Lindström and Malene Bjørn. Dating back to 1977, this reinforced concrete structure stands 187 meters high and is listed as a Tentative World Heritage Site. It is the most looked-up sight in Kuwait on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open from 8AM to 11PM, with an admission price of KD 3. Temperatures range from daily highs of 41 °C in July to lows of 10 °C in January. Rain is scarce throughout the year, with the highest amounts occurring between November and January at about 19 to 27 mm over 1 to 2 days per month.
The nearest airport is Kuwait International Airport, located 19 km away, and the complex is 3 km from Kuwait City. Nearby locations include Al Shaheed Park at 2.4 km, Seif Palace at 3.3 km, the Grand Mosque of Kuwait at 3.3 km, the Kuwait National Assembly Building at 4.4 km, and the Kuwait Red Fort at 31.7 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 | 39 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 21 |
| 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.
