AI-generatedAl Jahra at a glance
- Best time
- Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 47°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 32.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,230 h
- Rain a year
- 122 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 40 m
Climate in Al Jahra
Al Jahra has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 47 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,230 hours of sunshine a year, Al Jahra is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Al Jahra
The best time to visit Al Jahra is in November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 47 °C. The wettest month is November with 30 mm of precipitation.
Al Jahra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Al Jahra in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–41 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Al Jahra in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 45–47 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Al Jahra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–43 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Al Jahra in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5017:20
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:35–06:22 · evening 16:48–17:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:26–05:35 · evening 17:35–17:44
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Al Jahra compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 40° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The sea cools from 30° to 26°. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 40° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 18° |
| Sea | 30° | 26° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Al Jahra in October?
In October, Al Jahra is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min05:50 – 17:20
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 13 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %17 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Al Jahra
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Al Jahra: score 94 against 71. In November, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in November. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 15° |
| Sea | 28.3° | 23.7° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 hbetter | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 2 mmbetter | 30 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Al Jahra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January19° · Sea 16° · 6.6 h
In January, Al Jahra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in January50February22° · Sea 16° · 7.4 h
In February, Al Jahra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in February77March27° · Sea 18° · 8.0 h
In March, Al Jahra is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in March77April34° · Sea 22° · 8.1 h
In April, Al Jahra is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in April65May41° · Sea 27° · 9.7 h
In May, Al Jahra is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in May65June45° · Sea 30° · 11.4 h
In June, Al Jahra is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in June65July47° · Sea 31° · 10.9 h
In July, Al Jahra is very hot: daytime highs average 47 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 31.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in July65August47° · Sea 33° · 10.9 h
In August, Al Jahra is very hot: daytime highs average 47 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in August65September43° · Sea 31° · 10.2 h
In September, Al Jahra is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 31.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in September71October37° · Sea 28° · 8.9 h
In October, Al Jahra is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in October94November27° · Sea 24° · 7.4 h
In November, Al Jahra is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in November49December21° · Sea 19° · 6.7 h
In December, Al Jahra is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Jahra.
Al Jahra in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 47°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Al Jahra
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in July (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 32 | 19° | 8° | 15.8° | 6.6 h | 4 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 22° | 10° | 15.7° | 7.4 h | 2 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 27° | 14° | 18.4° | 8.0 h | 3 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 34° | 20° | 22.4° | 8.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 65 | 41° | 25° | 26.8° | 9.7 h | 0 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 45° | 29° | 29.7° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 47° | 30° | 31.3° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 47° | 30° | 32.6° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 43° | 26° | 31.2° | 10.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 37° | 22° | 28.3° | 8.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 27° | 15° | 23.7° | 7.4 h | 3 | 30 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 21° | 10° | 18.8° | 6.7 h | 4 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
29.34° N, 47.66° E · 40 m · Asia/Kuwait
Sea temperatureUp to 33° in August
Sea temperature in Al Jahra
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.2 – 29.1 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Al Jahra ranges from 15.7 °C in February to 32.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 31.4 and 33.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.8° | 14.5° | 17.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.7° | 14.8° | 16.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 18.4° | 17.2° | 19.9° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 22.4° | 21.3° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 26.8° | 25.9° | 27.7° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 28.6° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 31.3° | 30.5° | 32.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 32.6° | 31.4° | 33.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 31.2° | 30.2° | 32.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.3° | 27.2° | 29.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.7° | 22.9° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 18.8° | 17.2° | 20.2° | fresh |
Sunshine3,230 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Al Jahra
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.9 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Al Jahra, 77 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain122 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Al Jahra: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Al Jahra has about one rainy day with 2 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Al Jahra
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in June: 30 km/h
Wind and clouds in Al Jahra
How breezy and how cloudy Al Jahra is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Al Jahra typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 13 % of the sky over Al Jahra: mostly clear, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity223 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Al Jahra
How often the day gets hot in Al Jahra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Al Jahra has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 37 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Al Jahra
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Al Jahra in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Al Jahra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 41 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 47 °C by day
- Sea 32 °C
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 37 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 5 min
- Distance
- 4,640 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Kuwait
- Currency
- Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +965
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Al Jahra vs Kuwait City
In October the holiday weather in Al Jahra and Kuwait City is about equally good (score 71 vs 75). During the day Kuwait City is 1 °C cooler than Al Jahra. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Al Jahra | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 36° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Kuwait in October: the best places
In October, Al Jahra ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Al JahraThis page37°28°71
- 2Kuwait City36°28°50
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Frequently asked questions about Al Jahra
When is the best time to visit Al Jahra?
The best time to visit Al Jahra is in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Al Jahra?
The sea temperature in Al Jahra ranges from 15.7 °C in February to 32.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
Can you swim in Al Jahra in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Al Jahra?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 47 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Al Jahra?
The wettest month is November with 30 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Al Jahra get?
Al Jahra gets around 3,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.4 hours a day; in January there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Al Jahra in?
Al Jahra is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Al Jahra?
A nonstop flight from London to Al Jahra takes about 6 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Al Jahra?
Al Jahra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 65, summer holidays 65, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 41.