Average Monthly Sunshine in Kuwait

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kuwait receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Kuwait vary. From a high of 307 hours in July, to a low of 194 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3003 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (10.2 hours per day) and December (6.5 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kuwait’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kuwait enjoys an average of 3003 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Kuwait’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 43°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kuwait Precipitation page.