Kuwait City · WinterMonth summary
Kuwait City weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kuwait City in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Kuwait City in January: 18°C and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kuwait City in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Kuwait City sees 18°C during the day with 10.0h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
Browse by month
All months for Kuwait City
Annual table
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 11°C | 18°C | 9% | 0.6 | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 12°C | 20°C | 15% | 0.5 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ March | 16°C | 25°C | 13% | 0.9 | 10.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ April | 21°C | 31°C | 4% | 0.2 | 11.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🥵 May | 26°C | 38°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.8h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 31°C | 44°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.5h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 33°C | 45°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 33°C | 44°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 30°C | 42°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 3.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 24°C | 35°C | 2% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 18°C | 26°C | 12% | 1.1 | 9.3h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 20°C | 14% | 0.8 | 9.3h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Kuwait City averages 18°C, 9% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
See methodology →
Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kuwait City in January
Is January a good time to visit Kuwait City?
January is an excellent time to visit Kuwait City (score 7.5/10). With 18°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kuwait City in January?
With 18°C max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
Accommodation
Find a place to stay in Kuwait City
Find places to stay in Kuwait City in January
Search on Hotels.com
Activities & tours
Activities and tours in Kuwait City
Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and local experiences.
Browse activities on GetYourGuide
Flights
Find a flight to Kuwait City
Compare flights from all airlines.
Search flights
←
Explore also
Similar destinations in January
Bahrain
Riyadh
Palm Springs🌍 Top destinations
Other top destinations in January
Essaouira
Fuerteventura
Tofo
TanzaniaWeather rankings
Compare destinations by weather
Best in EuropeGuides & comparisons