January · Kuwait
Best time to visit Kuwait City in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kuwait City in January
Average temperature 15°C, 12 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Kuwait City scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 15°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kuwait City faces the Gulf with the Kuwait Towers, a grand mosque, a lively old souq and a long corniche.
January ranks 3rd of 12 for Kuwait City — one of the best windows
January averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.
A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Kuwait City (3rd of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kuwait City in January?
- In January, Kuwait City averages 15°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kuwait City?
- January earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kuwait City in January?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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