Kuwait City (Kuwait) weather in May

May in Kuwait City: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 40°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kuwait City🇰🇼 Kuwait · Arabia & the Gulf · City46
  1. 82Jan
  2. 91Feb
  3. 89Mar
  4. 74Apr
  5. 46May
  6. 28Jun
  7. 25Jul
  8. 23Aug
  9. 32Sep
  10. 60Oct
  11. 79Nov
  12. 84Dec

#8 of 12 months in Kuwait City · #1317 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 46/100 (tier F)

Days
40°C
Nights
26°C
Wet days
1
Sun
12.3 h
Humidity
33%
Daylight
14 h
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Photo: Maryam Afana · Pexels

Traveller notes on Kuwait City in May

Other months in Kuwait City

Forum posters consistently describe September in Kuwait City as hot, with temperatures around 40C, easing only slightly into the mid-30sC by late in the month. Posters generally recommend avoiding the broader May-through-September stretch if possible, citing heat that some visitors find simply intolerable, and consistently name November through March, or early April, as the far more comfortable window to visit. Posters are direct that outdoor activity in September is genuinely limited by the heat, recommending air-conditioned malls, restaurants and indoor attractions as the realistic way to spend a September day here. Posters generally rate September as a physically demanding month to visit Kuwait City, workable only with serious heat-avoidance planning.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters consistently name November through March, or even into early April, as the best window to visit Kuwait - genuinely more comfortable weather for beach time and exploring open-air areas, with the open markets' shaded walkways specifically recommended for evenings during this cooler season. Posters are direct that summer (May through September) should be avoided if possible, with temperatures capable of shooting well above 50C, an extreme most visitors would find genuinely unbearable. Posters generally rate March as sitting comfortably within the pleasant, cooler season, with outdoor activities far more workable than they'd be just a couple of months later.
Tripadvisor community · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Kuwait City climate normals — May

Daytime high40°C / 103°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 79°F
Feels like (high)40°C / 104°F
Sea temperature27°C / 80°F😎 warm sea
Rainfall2 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity33%🌵 dry
Dew point11°C / 51°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind24 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)153⚠️ unhealthy

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Kuwait City in May

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Kuwait City's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherKuwait City's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Kuwait City in May

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    The unliveable months

    15 May – 20 Sep · usuallyExtreme heat

    Among the hottest inhabited places anywhere, and the city is built on the assumption that you go from car to mall without stepping outside. Nothing happens in daylight for four months.

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Kuwait City in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Kuwait City?
May in Kuwait City: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 40°C afternoons. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kuwait City on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
What is the weather like in Kuwait City in May?
In May, Kuwait City averages a daily high of 39.6°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 2.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.7 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kuwait City in May?
Kuwait City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 153 in May.