Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.6 °C | 15.6 °C | 3 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 20.8 °C | 16.1 °C | 4 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| March | 25.3 °C | 19.2 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 31.2 °C | 23.2 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 37.8 °C | 27.2 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 43.4 °C | 30.3 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 44.5 °C | 32 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 43.9 °C | 33.2 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 41.4 °C | 31.8 °C | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| October | 34.8 °C | 28.6 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 25.8 °C | 23.6 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 20 °C | 18.1 °C | 4 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Visa on arrival or online; an Israeli stamp may lead to refusal; be ready to show a return ticket and proof of accommodation.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 20 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 20 August 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Kuwait City in May?
The sea averages 27.2°C in May — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Kuwait City in May?
Expect 37.8°C in the afternoon and 26.4°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Kuwait City in May?
Around 0 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 1% of days.