Kuwait weather in January (Al Asimah, Kuwait)

Curious about the January weather in Kuwait? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Kuwait, January is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Kuwait in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Kuwait. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kuwait climate page with graphs.

 

Kuwait, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kuwait in January

Find out more about the weather in Kuwait in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kuwait in January?

For visitors traveling to Kuwait, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kuwait? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kuwait. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.