Kuwait City weather in January
January in Kuwait City: cool, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Kuwait City · #221 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kuwait City climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 127 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Kuwait City?
Loading map…
Kuwait City in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kuwait City?
- January in Kuwait City: cool, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kuwait City on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Kuwait City in January?
- In January, Kuwait City averages a daily high of 18.2°C and a low of 10.2°C, with about 30.3 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kuwait City in January?
- Kuwait City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 127 in January.