Kuwait
Kuwait in January
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kuwait in January — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Kuwait in January?
- Al Jahra is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 19°C (67°F) in January; Al Finţās is the coolest at 18°C (64°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kuwait in January?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Al Ahmadi (16°C (61°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
19°
Al Jahra
Coolest
18°
Al Finţās
Driest
21 mm
Al Jahra
Warmest sea
16°
Al Ahmadi
Across Kuwait, January highs run from 18°C (64°F) (Al Finţās) to 19°C (67°F) (Al Jahra). On average it is 2.5 °C (5 °F) cooler than December. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Kuwait City.
Best places in Kuwait in January
Weather in January by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jahra | 19° | 7° | 21 mm | — | 84 |
| Al Farwaniyah | 19° | 7° | 26 mm | 16° | 81 |
| Ar Rābiyah | 19° | 7° | 27 mm | 16° | 81 |
| Janūb as Surrah | 18° | 7° | 26 mm | — | 81 |
| Kuwait City | 18° | 7° | 23 mm | 16° | 80 |
| Al Ahmadi | 18° | 7° | 21 mm | 16° | 80 |
| Hawalli | 18° | 7° | 26 mm | 16° | 79 |
| Sabah Al Salem | 18° | 7° | 24 mm | 16° | 79 |
| Al Faḩāḩīl | 18° | 8° | 21 mm | 16° | 79 |
| Ar Riqqah | 18° | 7° | 22 mm | 16° | 79 |
| Bayān | 18° | 7° | 24 mm | 16° | 79 |
| As Sālimīyah | 18° | 8° | 24 mm | 16° | 78 |
| Ar Rumaythīyah | 18° | 8° | 26 mm | 16° | 78 |
| Salwá | 18° | 8° | 24 mm | 16° | 78 |
| Al Manqaf | 18° | 8° | 21 mm | 16° | 78 |
| Al Finţās | 18° | 8° | 21 mm | 16° | 77 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kuwait in January?
Average daytime highs range from 18° in Al Finţās to 19° in Al Jahra.
Can you swim in Kuwait in January?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Al Ahmadi at about 16°.