Kuwait

Kuwait Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kuwait in May.

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Kuwait Al Salmiya An Nāmī Al Fintas

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 to Expect 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 (95°F) in Al Salmiya to 38°C (100°F) in An Nāmī. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in An Nāmī and 27°C (81°F) 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 (0.1 in) in Kuwait.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Kuwait enjoys about 273 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Kuwait in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kuwait

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Kuwait?

Temperature range in Kuwait (May)

Precipitation variation in Kuwait (May)

Kuwait

In May Kuwait generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
37°C (99°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
273 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kuwait →

Al Salmiya

In May Al Salmiya generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
35°C (95°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
273 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Al Salmiya →

An Nāmī

In May An Nāmī generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
38°C (100°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
273 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in An Nāmī →

Fahaheel

In May Fahaheel generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
37°C (99°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
273 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Fahaheel →

Abu Halifa

In May Abu Halifa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
36°C (97°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
273 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Abu Halifa →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kuwait in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kuwait 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Al Salmiya 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)
An Nāmī 38°C (100°F) 27°C (81°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Al Fintas 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Abu Halifa 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Fahaheel 37°C (99°F) 27°C (81°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)

Kuwait weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kuwait in May?

May in Kuwait brings poor weather. In Kuwait, daytime temperatures are typically around 37°C (99°F) and nighttime lows hover near 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Kuwait in May?

Daytime temperatures in Kuwait peak at roughly 37°C (99°F) in May, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

Does Kuwait get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Kuwait. Kuwait averages only about 2.5 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good 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, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kuwait. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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