Weather in May in Kuwait
Thinking about venturing to Kuwait this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kuwait in May?
May in Kuwait generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 35°C in Al Salmiya to 38°C in An Nāmī. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in An Nāmī and 27°C in Al Salmiya. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kuwait, check out the map below.
Precipitation
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.5 mm in Kuwait.Average sunshine
The city Kuwait usually sees around 273 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Kuwait climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kuwait?
Kuwait
In May Kuwait generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Al Salmiya
In May Al Salmiya generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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An Nāmī
In May An Nāmī generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fahaheel
In May Fahaheel generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Abu Halifa
In May Abu Halifa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kuwait.
Is May the best time to visit Kuwait?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Kuwait, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kuwait.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kuwait. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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