Kuwait weather in May
Considering a trip to Kuwait this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Kuwait in May?
May in Kuwait generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm 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.
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.5 mm in Kuwait. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 273 hours of sunshine in Kuwait. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Kuwait, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kuwait's yearly weather, check out our Kuwait climate page.
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Average weather in Kuwait
In May Kuwait generally has very 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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Average weather in Al Salmiya
In May Al Salmiya generally has very 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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Average weather in An Nāmī
In May An Nāmī generally has very 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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Average weather in Fahaheel
In May Fahaheel generally has very 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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Average weather in Abu Halifa
In May Abu Halifa generally has very 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 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.
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