Geography of Kuwait
Geography of Kuwait: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Kuwait
Saudi Arabia is 332 mi to the south, Qatar is 357 mi to the south-east, Doha is 357 mi to the south-east and Hamad International Airport is 361 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 29°22′33.2″N 47°58′38.6″E (29.3759, 47.9774)
Quick facts about Kuwait
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 29°22′33.2″N 47°58′38.6″E (29.3759, 47.9774) |
| Capital | Kuwait City |
| Population | 4.300.000 |
| Area | 6.880 sq mi |
| ISO code | KW |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | KWT |
| Currency | Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Calling code | +965 |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuwait |
| Local time | 1:09 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | January, February, April, October, November and December |
| Climate | Hot and arid |
Summary
Kuwait is a country in Asia. Kuwait is a country in Asia with its capital at Kuwait City. It has a population of about 4.3 million. The capital is Kuwait City.
Right now it is 96°F (35°C) in Kuwait with clear sky. It feels like 98°F. Today runs from 95°F to 114°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Kuwait is January, February, April, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 113°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 53°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 114°F is 3.4°F above the 111°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kuwait today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Kuwait month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 53° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 71° | 57° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 75° | 61° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 87° | 72° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 100° | 82° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 110° | 90° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 113° | 94° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 111° | 93° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 107° | 87° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 93° | 76° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 80° | 65° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 69° | 57° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kuwait?
Kuwait is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 29.3759, 47.9774. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Kuwait right now?
It is currently 96°F (35°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 32% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kuwait?
January, February, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Kuwait, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kuwait in?
Kuwait observes Asia/Kuwait (UTC+03:00). The local time is 1:09 AM.
How many people live in Kuwait?
Kuwait has a population of approximately 4.3 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
