Kuwait
Kuwait in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kuwait in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Kuwait in May?
- Al Farwaniyah is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 40°C (104°F) in May; Kuwait City is the coolest at 39°C (103°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kuwait in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Kuwait City (26°C (80°F)), and 14 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
40°
Al Farwaniyah
Coolest
39°
Kuwait City
Driest
2 mm
Ar Riqqah
Warmest sea
26°
Kuwait City
Al Farwaniyah is the warm end of Kuwait in May (40°C (104°F)); Kuwait City the cool end (39°C (103°F)). On average it is 6.5 °C (12 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Kuwait City.
Best places in Kuwait in May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City | 39° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 48 |
| As Sālimīyah | 39° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 48 |
| Ar Riqqah | 39° | 24° | 2 mm | 26° | 48 |
| Al Manqaf | 39° | 24° | 2 mm | 26° | 48 |
| Al Jahra | 40° | 23° | 4 mm | — | 46 |
| Hawalli | 40° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 46 |
| Al Ahmadi | 40° | 24° | 2 mm | 26° | 46 |
| Sabah Al Salem | 40° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 46 |
| Al Faḩāḩīl | 40° | 24° | 2 mm | 26° | 46 |
| Ar Rumaythīyah | 40° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 46 |
| Salwá | 40° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 46 |
| Bayān | 40° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 46 |
| Al Finţās | 40° | 24° | 2 mm | 26° | 46 |
| Al Farwaniyah | 40° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 45 |
| Ar Rābiyah | 40° | 24° | 3 mm | 26° | 45 |
| Janūb as Surrah | 40° | 24° | 3 mm | — | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kuwait in May?
Average daytime highs range from 39° in Kuwait City to 40° in Al Farwaniyah.
Can you swim in Kuwait in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Kuwait City at about 26°.