Best Time to Visit Kuwait

The best time to visit Kuwait is between March to May (spring season) as the country witnesses extreme temperatures throughout the year. Tourism in Kuwait has been growing in the last few decades, as many people are drawn to its luxury hotel experiences and magnificent architectural structures. Moreover, this Islamic country in the Middle East is well known for its wealth in oil reserves.

Since it's an Islamic country, there are many rules and regulations that visitors need to abide by while travelling in Kuwait. Read along to learn how you can plan a memorable holiday in Kuwait.

Spring Season

• Time Period: March to May
• Average Temperature: 21 to 32 degrees Celsius
• Annual Rainfall: 4 to 10 mm

The spring season is a favourable time to plan your trip to Kuwait because the temperatures are not that high. You can carry t-shirts and light summer clothing in the mornings and maybe a thin sweater to wear at night. However, you might only need to use that sweater if you visit in early March.

Remember to carry a lot of sunscreens to protect your skin from sun damage. Below, we have curated a list of all the fun things that you can do while travelling to Kuwait:

1. Visit Kuwait National Museum and learn about Kuwait’s history

2. Go scuba diving at Kobar Island

3. Book a desert safari if you are visiting in March

4. Take a ferry ride to go for a day trip to the Failaka Island

5. Shop for unique items like Persian carpets from Souq Al-Mubarakiya

6. See your reflection at the famous Mirror House

7. Get a bird’s eye view of the entire Kuwait city from Kuwait Towers

8. Explore the local attractions in Salwa

9. Visit the numerous malls and arcades at Salmiya

10. Try some water sports like scuba diving and swimming at the Aqua Park

Autumn Season

• Time Period: September to November
• Average Temperature: 23 to 35 degrees Celsius
• Annual Rainfall: 0  to 34 mm

This is the peak season to travel to Kuwait because the temperatures are not as extreme as at other times of the year. As a traveller, you should expect hail storms throughout the season and thunderstorms in November. The light rains make the weather quite comfortable, and people can walk around and explore this beautiful country.

Here are some extraordinary tourist attractions in Kuwait that you must visit:

1. Go ice skating at the vast ice-skating rinks in Kuwait City

2. Admire the rare artefacts at Tareq Rajab Museum

3. Go quad biking across the dunes of Kuwait’s desert

4. Shop for luxury goods from brands like Charlotte Tilbury at Avenues Mall

5. Spend a relaxing day at the Al Kout Beach

6. Admire the Bedouin style of weaving at the Al Sadu House

7. Take your kids to see 1,606 different kinds of animals at the Kuwait Zoo

8. Watch the amazing sculptures at Al Shaheed Park

9. Take a walk with your partner along the waterfront of Corniche

10. Explore the Scientific Centre, which is spread across 80,000 square metres

Winter Season

• Time Period: December to March
• Average Temperature: 16 to 18 degrees Celsius
• Annual Rainfall: 7 to 11 mm

Winter in Kuwait is quite mild, but it can get very cold at night. This is the most appropriate time to travel to Kuwait from India because the weather will suit Indian travellers. Below is a list of things that you can do in Kuwait while visiting this country during its winter season:

1. Celebrate Kuwait National Day with locals

2. Enjoy parades and carnivals at Hala Festival

3. See the amazing fireworks when the clock strikes 12 at New Year

4. Feel the patriotism of the Kuwaiti people during their Liberation Day

5. Visit the iconic Grand Mosque and learn about the Islamic culture

6. Take a camel ride and go wildlife spotting

7. Explore Hawalli, which is a melting pot of various cultures

8. Take your children to Kids Village at Farwaniya

9. Explore the Al Ahmadi city

10. Admire the art and craft at American Cultural Centre

Summer Season

• Time Period: June to Mid-September
• Temperature Range: 37 degrees to 38 degrees Celsius
• Average Rainfall: 0 to 4 mm

The summer seasons are the least preferable time to visit the most beautiful places in Kuwait. This is because the temperatures are extremely hot during this time, and it gets difficult for travellers to roam around the streets without falling sick due to intense heat.

It hardly rains during summer in Kuwait, so there is not much humidity. As a result, the weather is not only hot but also dry. The arid climate is accompanied by strong winds coming from the surrounding seas.

As a result, it's extremely dusty, and travellers should always carry water, sunscreen and a hat when visiting Kuwait this month. If you do want to visit during summer, make sure to keep yourself hydrated and stay cool.

The cheapest season to explore Kuwait is the summer season. The weather is not very favourable, which is why few people travel to this country for a vacation. As a result, the cost of hotel bookings falls drastically. You can easily book a luxury hotel or a resort for half the price you would have paid during the peak seasons.

Additionally, if you save money on accommodation and flight tickets, you can invest the remaining cash you had kept aside for your travel for luxury experiences. For instance, you can spend the money that you saved on a luxury dinner at a fancy 5-star restaurant.

To avoid overheating, you will need to spend much time indoors and avoid travelling during the hottest part of the day. Wearing light summer clothes and drinking lots of fluid will keep your body cool and let you survive the desert heat.

You need not worry much about the hot weather when indoors because air-conditioners are everywhere. Therefore, you can focus more on indoor activities and less on outdoor activities. Also, remember to carry your water bottle wherever you go while exploring all the places to visit in Kuwait.

If you take these precautions, you can spend your time in Kuwait without much trouble. Furthermore, you will also find fewer crowds in all the famous places in Kuwait. You could use this to your advantage to explore these places without being rushed out from one tour to another.

Below are certain things that you must keep in mind before you travel to Kuwait for your next vacation:

• It is illegal to smoke, drink alcohol, eat pork and chew gum in public in Kuwait.
• You should try local cuisine in Kuwait instead of just sticking to Western or Indian meals, which you will easily find in Kuwait due to the many expats living there.
• Wearing modest clothing and avoiding shorts and skirts above knee length is advisable when you visit Kuwait.
• Finally, receiving or greeting the locals with their left hands is considered disrespectful.
• Public display of affection is frowned upon in Kuwait. So, do not indulge in such activities when visiting Kuwait with your partner.

Here we have compiled a list of useful tips that you can use when you are exploring the popular tourist places in Kuwait:

• Always carry a scarf or some cloth to cover your hair whenever you visit a mosque.
• Book your flight tickets and accommodation several weeks before your actual date of travel. You will get lower prices and save a lot of money.
• You may want to avoid hiring a car and driving around Kuwait because the traffic is horrible.
• Do not carry alcohol, pork and pornographic items into the country because they are illegal.
• Some shops and banks may not accept foreign cards, so carry local currency when visiting.
• If you are planning to travel near the border areas near Iraq, carry proper documentation that authorises your travel. Travelling near borders in Kuwait is not only dangerous but also illegal without any appropriate authorization document.
• Do not insult the Emir of Kuwait when you are visiting.

Many expats live in Kuwait, so it is a given that most people know how to communicate in English. However, knowing one or two phrases in Kuwaiti Arabic will help you bond with the locals better. Below are certain phrases that you can use while you explore the places to visit in Kuwait:

• Hi/Hello- Marhaba/Sallam/Halla
• Goodbye- Masalama
• Where is the plane?- Wayn al tayara?
• Do you speak English?- Enti tat kallam Inglisiya?
• We only know English- Ahna araf Inglisiya bes
• We want to go to the airport- Ahna bi roh bel mata'ar

Now that you know the best time to visit Kuwait, you can start budgeting and planning for your trip. Furthermore, we suggest you buy travel insurance before you apply for your visa and book your tickets. While travelling internationally, many unforeseeable expenses may arise, such as a lost passport, getting unwell while on the trip, etc. These insurance policies will protect you from such costs.