City break

Kuwait City weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

50

Holiday weather in May

Fair

Best time to visit: November – March

What is the weather like in Kuwait City in May?

In May, Kuwait City is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuwait City.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score695050
Day32°38°43°
Night21°26°30°
Sea22°27°30°
Sun9 h10 h11 h
Rain days100

More details for May

Daylight
13 h 36 min04:56 – 18:32
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
21 %on averageAll months
Hot days
31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3Asia/Kuwait

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in May

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Kuwait City in May: quick answers

Is Kuwait City hot in May?

Yes. In May, Kuwait City is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Kuwait City in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

Does it rain much in Kuwait City in May?

It hardly ever rains.

Kuwait City month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, 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